Neza Mexican Restaurant

465 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Neza Mexican Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; Neza Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and near stairs in 3-bay sink area has some rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC is to properly sanitize equipment in the 3 bay sink until unit is serviced/repaired.

4-501.114

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodent activity is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings located underneath 3-bay sink, next to prep unit in kitchen and behind the bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice wand located in the freezer was not in good repair (cracked). PIC voluntarily disposed of ice wand.

4-501.11

Jun 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of re-inspection, the dish machine was not dispensing chemical sanitizer for proper sanitizing. Per the PIC, equipment and utensils are being properly sanitized in the 3 bay sink until dish machine is fully serviced. (Per the PIC, a part is needed and in the process of being ordered for complete repair of the dish machine.)

4-501.11

May 21, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef, chicken, fish) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the cold drawer and prep unit refrigerators. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were moved for proper storage at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Food items in the mini refrigerator were observed held at 47 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of both the 3 Bay Sink Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution and for the dish machine Chlorine Sanitizer cycle. Test strips are to be obtained for testing of the sanitizers.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The dish machine was observed to be leaking sanitizer chemical from the tubing at the top of the dish machine not allowing for a proper mix of sanitizer at the time of inspection. Dish machine is to be serviced for proper sanitizing. - The Mini refrigerator located near the bar area was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 47-48 degrees Fahrenheit with food temps observed maintained at 47 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is to be adjusted/repaired for proper cold holding temperatures of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

May 2, 2023

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under/near the three bay sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floor tiles near the hand wash sink in the ware-washing area and kitchen area near dish machine are poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neza Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Neza Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Neza Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Neza Mexican Restaurant.

How does Neza Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Neza Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Neza Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Neza Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Neza Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Neza Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Neza Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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