Taconcento Mexican Restaurant

712 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Taconcento Mexican Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2024. Taconcento Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to four violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pawtucket restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment must install an air gap.

5-402.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, beef was placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Beef was observed at 50 DF and was cooked 2 hours prior to inspection. Beef was reheated to over 165 DF and proper cooling methods were reviewed with PIC.

3-501.15

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: There is no hot water in the establishment. Maintenace was here fixing the hot water tank at the time of inspection.

5-103.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Dates were added at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an accumulation of debris. Hood system should be maintained as frequently as needed.

4-204.11

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A pot was observed collecting over flow from the prep sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A Ceiling tile in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taconcento Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taconcento Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taconcento Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Taconcento Mexican Restaurant.

How does Taconcento Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Taconcento Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taconcento Mexican Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taconcento 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.

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