Khaosan
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
64
Score
The inspection history at Khaosan is still short, with only two visits logged. Khaosan was last inspected on May 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Khaosan's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Small glass reach-in at the bar was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed in the storage area. No foods observed to be contaminated. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Areas of droppings must be properly cleaned in order to check for new activity. Pest control is to be increased as needed.
6-501.111
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in a couple of the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the lowboy unit observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
64
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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 to be placed. Sanitizer bay of the 3-bay sink was set up during inspection. Sanitizing bay must be used to sanitize until dishwasher is serviced and at the proper concentration.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher have expired. New test strips are to be obtained.
4-302.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in the hand-washing sink. An employee observed rinsing a pan in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surface of equipment/utensils (knife) 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)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor under the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall/plumbing pipes/floor in the dishwashing area has 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khaosan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khaosan on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Khaosan compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Khaosan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Khaosan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Khaosan have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Khaosan 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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