Champa

93 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

Thai

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Champa has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Jul 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after two on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2025

Re-Inspection

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Coconut milk soup was observed held at 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Duck was observed thawing in stagnant water on a shelf. PIC stated it was an employee's food. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

May 15, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Opening

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Aluminum wrap and paper towels are used to line surfaces in the kitchen. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Small beverage refrigerator in kitchen is on a wood board. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris wall shelves wire shelves air drying rack kitchen carts light covers wok unit freezer electrical outlets & conduits door handles of all refrigerators food containers have an accumulation of stickers

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors, walls, ceiling, and ledge along the wall have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. 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 floor in areas of the kitchen is in poor repair. physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall juncture behind the lowboy used for storage 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Champa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Champa on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Champa?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Champa.

How does Champa compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Champa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Champa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Champa 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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