Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant

150 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to eight between inspections.

Looking across the full record, food properly labeled is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved to warewashing to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC), (Chicken Wings) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.PIC informed of proper cooling methods.PIC placed chicken in shallow pans.

3-501.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of food debris, soil residue, and/or other debris: 1.Prep table shelves 2.All refrigeration units 3.Metal shelves over 3 bay sink 4.Sauces and dry ingredients table 5.food storage shelves

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (side storage area) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

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

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

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

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was (0 ) parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for (chlorine) sanitizer is (50-100 ) ppm. PIC added bleach for proper concentration.

3-304.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.PIC informed.

2-401.11

Apr 8, 2025

Opening

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

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Fried Rice), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.14

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant.

How does Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Pot Cheinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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