The Taco Shop

459 A Chapel St, Harrisville, RI 02830

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Taco Shop has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Among Rhode Island restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Turkey breast was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Turkey breast was observed in the front of the refrigerator. Refrigerator was holding an ambient temperature of 41 DF at the time of inspection. Turkey was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the prep area are stained and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the storage closet and basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice was observed held at 123 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Beans were observed stored on the floor in the back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the back kitchen/storage area is in poor repair, observed brown stains with previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Shop on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Taco Shop.

Has The Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Taco Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Taco Shop 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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