China Star Iii

110 William St, Newport, RI 02840

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. China Star Iii was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found one violation, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, hands clean & properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Newport restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed to engage in food preparation without washing their hands after completing a food delivery. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Hand washing procedures and guidance reviewed during the time of inspection.

2-301.14

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food items 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. Date marks were placed on prepared foods during time of inspection.

3-501.17

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. Names of ingredients were placed on lids during time of inspection.

3-302.12

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

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various 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. Bowls were taken out of containers and replaced with handled scoops.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Star Iii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Star Iii on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Star Iii?

Across the inspection record, hands clean & properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at China Star Iii.

How does China Star Iii compare to other restaurants in Newport?

China Star Iii most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has China Star Iii's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Star Iii means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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