China Garden

564 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

China Garden has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to four.

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Restaurants in South Kingstown average 87, so China Garden trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, shrimp stored in metal bowl in the walk-in cooler was observed being dripped into by the refrigeration unit condensate line. The shrimp were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Scoops with handles used for dispensing dry ingredients were observed stored with the handles touching the food item. 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. Scoops were adjusted for proper storage at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in poor repair... - The walk-in cooler door gasket was observed to be torn/ripped - The walk-in cooler refrigeration unit condensation drainpipe was observed to be leaking Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The painted ceiling in the kitchen area was observed to have peeling paint and in need of repair. At the time of inspection, proper surfaces characteristics were reviewed with the PIC. The physical facilities must be maintained smooth, durable, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

6-501.11

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, pans were observed being stored in the food prep sink. Utensils/equipment are to be stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination. Pans were moved at the time of inspection.

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Garden?

Across the inspection record, food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated has been cited one time, more than any other issue at China Garden.

How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

China Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Garden have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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