Best Eastern
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Best Eastern has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Best Eastern was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Best Eastern's latest score of 95 sits above the Central Falls average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food service areas must be self-closing.
6-202.14
95
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in walk-in cooler were observed held at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler must be properly adjusted. No foods that require refrigeration for food safety to be held in walk-in cooler. Establishment limited to cook/serve processes until walk-in cooler is properly adjusted.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in cooler and fanguard of prep unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food service areas must be self-closing.
6-202.14
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw shrimp) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as ginger and cooked noodles) 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knife was stored on an unclean surface (in between prep unit and stand up freezer) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food service areas must be self-closing.
6-202.14
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster enclosure area was observed with debris. Outdoor enclosures shall be well maintained and clean to prevent harborage conditions for pests. PIC is to work with property management to clear extra debris from enclosure.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the back storage area behind shelving for food storage is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. kitchen hood vents 2. walk-in cooler gaskets The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Jul 22, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Take-Out menu is lacking an allergen advisory statement. Per PIC, new menus are being printed and will include an allergen statement. Allergen advisory was posted at order point in restaurant.
2-103.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food service areas must be self-closing.
6-501.19
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster enclosure area was observed with debris. Outdoor enclosures shall be well maintained and clean to prevent harborage conditions for pests. PIC is to work with property management to clear extra debris from enclosure.
5-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the back storage area behind shelving for food storage is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Egg Rolls were observed being cooled in box tops from raw chicken boxes. PIC was informed to stop practice of using lids as cooling container. Egg rolls were moved to food grade containers at time of inspection. Egg rolls will be re-cooked at a later time.
3-101.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Poultry was cooked to temperatures ranging from 128-140 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Par cooked poultry was observed stored on countertop. Poultry was refried and cooked to completion.
3-401.14
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
Inspector notes: Household insecticides were observed within the establishment. PIC was instructed to remove insecticides from the establishment. Insecticides and rodenticides are to be exclusively applied by a commercial pest technician.
7-206.11
Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment. PIC removed hose from mop sink at time of inspection.
5-203.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC rearranged chicken to lower shelf and vegetables to a higher shelf within walk-in.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu was lacking allergen advisory statement. Per interview with PIC new menus are being printed and will include allergen statement.
2-103.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. PIC provided with department procedures at time of inspection.
2-501.11
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, Cooked chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and ranged from temperatures of 72-92 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC placed chicken on sheets pans in walk-in cooler to finish the cooling process.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage 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
Handwashing done in improper location
Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.
2-301.15
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster enclosure area was observed to be littered with debris. Outdoor enclosures shall be well maintained and clean to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The shelving and fan guards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris as well as underneath equipment. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the back storage area behind shelving for food storage is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various ingredients were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. A knife was also observed stored in-between prep units on cook line. Both the bowls and knife were removed during the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food service areas must be self-closing.
6-501.19
18
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles in the back prep area.
7-201.11
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. Corrective Action Establishment must obtain test strips and provide a photo of test strips to RIDOH.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Food items prepared in advance 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.
3-501.17
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Self closing doors are required when bathrooms open to food preparation areas.
6-501.19
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Eastern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Eastern on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Eastern?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Eastern.
How does Best Eastern compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
Best Eastern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Best Eastern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Eastern have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Eastern 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 Best Eastern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Eastern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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