Mi Ranchito Restaurant

1516 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Mi Ranchito Restaurant. Mi Ranchito Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 2, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Mi Ranchito Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths were observed drying outside. Wet wiping clothes must be bair-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and the wiping cloths.

4-901.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A knife was stored on an unclean surface (table ledge) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the ledge above ware-washing sink. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-403.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Ranchito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Ranchito Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Mi Ranchito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mi Ranchito Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mi Ranchito Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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