Chelos Restaurant

911 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from six to eight between inspections.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surfaces clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Chelos Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the East Providence average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer buckets were stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above or next to food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (veggie slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black/brown residue, food, and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Veggie slicer cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Ice machine is being cleaned and sanitized as well.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Potatoes for potato skins were placed in the walk-in cooler in a covered container greater than four inches deep. Potato skins were actively cooling and in proper temperature range (39 - 48 degrees F). Potatoes must be placed in an uncovered, shallow/flat container when cooling.

3-501.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Employee observed rinsing utensils in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Shelving throughout the kitchen observed lined with aluminum foil. Aluminum foil is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Aluminum foil is to be removed. Shelf liners must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in receiving and at the entrance, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Doors were being repaired at the time of inspection.

6-202.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Between uses utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards and cutting boards of the prep units are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The receiving door located in the back of the kitchen and the front door, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment must repair doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Establishments must replace gaskets.

4-501.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink faucet was observed in poor repair. Equipment is to be in good repair and proper adjustment. Establishment is to repair faucet.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shelves observed to be covered with aluminum foil. Aluminum foil is not durable and easily cleanable. Aluminum foil was removed at the time of inspection. Shelves can be covered using material that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

4-602.13

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelos Restaurant on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chelos Restaurant.

How does Chelos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Chelos Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Chelos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chelos Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chelos Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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