Fu Ming West Warwick
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
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Score
Fu Ming in West Warwick, Rhode Island, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on September 11, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk rating. The inspection identified four violations, including issues related to handwashing sink accessibility, food protection, and the sanitation of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food relocated.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Rack was relocated.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Utensils were brought to 3-bay sink to be sanitized. 3-bay sink poster provided.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.11
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Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken/beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food was relocated.
3-302.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: All 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. PIC started date marking at the time of inspection.
3-501.17
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Employee filled soap dispenser at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of chicken was observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Chicken was relocated to prep table.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were observed stuck between prep units. Knives were removed and placed in dirty dish bucket.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various shelving/equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of the PIC, Rice was placed hot in the refrigerator in colanders greater than four inches deep. Food Products set for cooling are to be placed in shallow pans no greater than 4" deep for rapid cooling.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Reduced Oxygen Packaged Crab was observed to be thawing in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED SEAFOOD labeled KEEP FROZEN shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Based on the temperature observed (above 37 degrees Fahrenheit), the Crab was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed to be in poor repair... - Floor tiles in the kitchen were observed to be cracked/missing exposing the cement subfloor - Coving along the wall(s) and the walk-in cooler were observed to be torn/missing The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The Mop Sink Room was observed to have an abundance of items/clutter. Establishment is to be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
Inspector notes: The hood vent system over the cookline was observed to have an accumulation of grease. The hood vents are to be cleaned as often as needed to keep them clean and prevent them from becoming a source of contamination.
6-501.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
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.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Plastic tubs used for food storage were observed not stored properly. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are to be stored inverted. Plastic tubs were properly stored at the time of inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following equipment non-food contact surfaces were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Refrigeration gaskets - Shelving surfaces - Fan shrouds to fan units in the cookline area
4-602.13
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