Palencianita Restaurant

671 Broadway St, Pawtucket, RI 02861
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Palencianita Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Proper hot holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Palencianita Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken wings, chicken breasts, French fries, and sandwiches were observed held between 85-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was voluntarily disposed of at the time to inspection.
3-501.16(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment must apply for to have a Rhode Island Food Safety Manager. Establishment employs individuals with food safety manager certification but there is not active RIFMC.
2-102.12(A)
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
5-205.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palencianita Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palencianita Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palencianita Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Palencianita Restaurant.

How does Palencianita Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Palencianita Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Palencianita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Palencianita Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palencianita 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.