China Star

1028 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI 02816

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, China Star has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Coventry restaurant, which scores around 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on the menu. Allergy statement to be added.

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (chicken slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC brought slicer over to 3-bay sink.

4-601.11(A)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medicine relocated.

7-207.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment placed in 3-bay. Sanitizer made.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Flour lid was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medicine was observed stored on the top of the refrigerator.

7-207.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 10 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was not turned on in the bathroom handwashing sink during time of inspection. The person in charge turned it on during time of inspection. Hot water must be available for handwashing.

5-103.11

Person in charge not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to let staff know if they have a food allergy. The person in charge made an allergy sign during time of inspection.

2-101.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Star last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Star?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Star.

How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

China Star most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.

Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Star 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 Star inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around two times per year on average.

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