Chennai Tiffins
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Chennai Tiffins four times, with records going back to 2023. Chennai Tiffins was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Rhode Island restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the three bay.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back entrance 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The chest freezer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cooking line have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food Contact surfaces must be maintained.
4-602.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the back toilet room is not self-closing.
6-202.14
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Dec 7, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw chicken was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cauliflowers and ginger (raw vegetables) 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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several knives stored in knife rack were observed with an accumulation of old food debris. Knives were removed from knife rack and were brought to the dish-room for cleaning during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail, storage, kitchen, basement area and out-back around dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Nov 16, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Raw chicken was observed thawing in the prep sink. Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in one of the following ways: under refrigeration (41 degrees F 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
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Onion sauce was observed in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead insects such as roaches were observed on insect control devices.
6-501.112
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen/preparation area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and dead roaches. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail, storage, kitchen, basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils lid containers, pots, trays, were observed with an accumulation of food and debris and dead roaches. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet at the hand sink is in poor repair. Observed leaking.
5-205.15
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects and rodents are not controlled as evidenced by dead, live roaches and mice droppings. 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. Per person in charge pest control is active 1X month. New assessment request by food inspector.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead rodent and roaches observed on rodent and insect control devices.
6-501.112
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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Rice bags and take out containers were observed stored on the floor in the back storage area and basement area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Food spices located in the lowboy unit/storage unit at the kitchen were observed uncovered. Dead insects were observed on top of lids and between containers, all food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-307.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
4-901.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored at 63 degrees Fahrenheit in stagnant water between uses next to stove. Proper storage methods were reviewed with person in charge.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the preparation 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
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Chest freezer lid, located in the back storage area was not in good repair.
4-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contacts surfaces of the refrigerators, chest freezers, storage areas, fryolators, ovens, food containers, preparation tables, 3 bay sinks, freezers, fans at the walk-in units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. - Large condensation observed on chest freezers.
4-601.11(B)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail, storage, kitchen, basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen/back storage area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris rodent droppings were observed at the back storage area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: The area around the dumpster have an accumulation of debris and old equipment. The area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chennai Tiffins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chennai Tiffins on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chennai Tiffins?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chennai Tiffins.
Has Chennai Tiffins' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chennai Tiffins have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chennai Tiffins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chennai Tiffins inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chennai Tiffins is inspected around two times per year on average.
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