Great China Chinese Restaurant

402 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

By comparison, the average Central Falls facility scores 82, putting Great China Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as celery in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various prepared foods in the walk-in cooler 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.

3-501.17

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is not present on menus or order point. PIC informed.

2-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Chest freezer located in office was observed in poor repair (gaskets in poor repair and insulation of lid exposed). Equipment also observed with an accumulation of ice and black residue.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Several areas in the kitchen (including walls, floors and surrounding areas near equipment) have 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the kitchen area were not in proper adjustment and/or in good repair (observed detached and/or cracked). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: All handwashing sinks are lacking notification signage. State handout provided.

6-301.14

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards 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 Great China Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great China Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Great China Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Great China Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Great China Chinese 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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