China Sea Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at China Sea Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; China Sea Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified FMC09348 has expired as of 7/16/23 license must be renewed. PIC needs to resend CFSM application.
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: White rice and general tao sauce were observed held at (46-49) degrees Fahrenheit in veggie walk-in cooler. Per PIC rice and general tao sauce were cooked 9/24/2025 and placed in veggie walk-in cooler. Establishment shall not use veggie walk-in cooler for TCS foods until veggie walk-in cooler is adjust/fixed and maintaining a temp. 41 degrees below. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified FMC09348 has expired as of 7/16/23 license must be renewed.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler located in the basement area was not in good repair. Observed walk-in cooler holding temp. at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment shall 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 following were observed to have food residue, and other debris... - Kitchen fan - Refrigeration surfaces/prep units (internal/external) - Underneath equipment Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
74
Sep 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking a proper air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. PIC is to have a proper air gap installed for the sink drain used for food preparation.
5-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food-contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Kitchen fan shroud(s) - Refrigeration surfaces (internal/external) - Kitchen shelving Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.114
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking a proper air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. PIC is to have a proper air gap installed for the sink drain used for food preparation.
5-402.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef and chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (chicken wings) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods were rearranged for proper storage at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Previously Prepared foods were observed held at 43 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit in the vegetable and prepared foods walk-in coolers (see temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and above were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in need of adjustment/repair... - The gasket to the cookline prep unit observed detaching from the cooler door - The vegetable walk-in cooler and the prepared foods walk-in cooler were observed holding an ambient temperature of 46 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. The walk-in coolers were adjusted to a colder setting at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food-contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Kitchen fan shroud(s) - Refrigeration surfaces (internal/external) - Kitchen shelving Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.114
55
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Open containers of food were observed stored in the lowboy refrigeration units. The shelves above the food were observed peeling and with visible debris. The shelves shall be cleaned and the food shall be protected from potential contamination.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The stand up freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine was turned off and will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized by the end of the day.
4-602.13
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Sea Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Sea Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Sea Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Sea Restaurant.
How does China Sea Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
China Sea Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.
Has China Sea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Sea Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Sea Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Sea Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Sea Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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