Chong Qing House
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Chong Qing House, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near six.
Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Chong Qing House trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed. 3-bay sink must be used to sanitize until dishwasher is serviced and reaching proper sanitizer concentration.
4-501.114
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.
4-601.11(A)
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.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the entrance, 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the small prep unit is 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee is certified in food safety management but must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.
2-102.12
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.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bag of carrots were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Sauces observed stored on the floor in the basement. Boxes observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the small prep unit is 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
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
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 arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. In addition, knives observed stored between prep unit and prep table. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the small prep unit observed to be 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle restroom is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling on the cook line is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chong Qing House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chong Qing House on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chong Qing House?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chong Qing House.
How does Chong Qing House compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Chong Qing House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Chong Qing House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Chong Qing House have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chong Qing House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chong Qing House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chong Qing House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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