China Inn Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
61
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Mar 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
By comparison, the average Warwick facility scores 86, putting China Inn Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: Observed 3-bay sink being used as a prep sink. The prep sink was observed being used for storage (not in use). The 3 bay sink observed with an air break. Since 3 bay sink is being used for food prep, there must be an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the prep station and walk-in cooler. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-302.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (food processor) observed with food residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back area of kitchen, 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
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed single use containers that once held sesame oil were cut up and used as scoops for food. - Proper single use articles reviewed. -The safety and quality of food can be adversely affected through single service and single use articles that are not constructed of acceptable materials. The migration of components of those materials to food they contact could result in chemical contamination and illness to the consumer. In addition, the use of unacceptable materials could adversely affect the quality of the food because of odors, tastes, and colors transferred to the food. -PIC removed containers.
4-502.14
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -PIC relocated open beverage container.
2-401.11
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Food storage poster printout provided to PIC.
3-302.11
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
Inspector notes: Establishment is using 3-bay sink to wash vegetables. Establishment must use the prep sink to wash vegetables/ prep food.
3-302.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen was blocked by dishes/gloves. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Multiple foods 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of 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. PIC removed bowls.
3-304.12
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Inn Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Inn Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does China Inn Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
China Inn Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has China Inn Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Inn Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Inn Chinese Restaurant 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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