Khoo Malaysian-Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
100
Score
Khoo Malaysian-Chinese Cuisine in West Warwick, RI, has a record of six inspections, all of which have been categorized as low risk. During the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025, the facility received a score of 100 with no violations recorded.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dumplings were observed stored in raw chicken boxes. PIC disposed of product. Raw chicken boxes must not be used to store any product.
3-101.11
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 (broccoli) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated foods. Establishment to follow guidance document posted in walk-in.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Sweet and sour sauce which was prepared on site and heated was observed held at 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The units water was observed at 132 degrees. PIC turned up unit to reheat product.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A large container of sweet and sour sauce which was heated and prepared on site was observed cooling in large plastic bucket. PIC relocated bucket to freezer to rapidly cool. PIC purchased ice wands at the time of inspection. Plastic buckets of chicken were observed covered in plastic. PIC removed plastic wrap. Chicken was cooked 1.5 hours prior. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of various knives on the clean knife rack were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were placed in dishwasher. Knife rack to be cleaned as well.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film.
4-602.13
50
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods () in the walk-in refrigerator and prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
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. Establishment to use sanitizing bay of 3-bay sink until proper prep sink is placed. PIC stated contractor will be contacted to install prep sink. PIC to email inspector with proof of prep sink.
5-402.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Food was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. PIC moved to sheet pans.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP seafood was observed thawing with the package in tact. Food was less than 38 degrees. PIC removed the food from the package. Proper thawing procedures reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC moved container to warmer.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be cleaned.
4-602.13
45
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 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 arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC to instruct staff to follow food storage poster hung up in walk-in.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
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. Sanitizer replaced.
4-501.114
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. Establishment to use sanitizing bay of 3-bay sink until proper prep sink is placed. PIC stated contractor will be contacted to install prep sink. PIC to email inspector with proof of prep sink.
5-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (Rice Scoop) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Proper storage methods reviewed with PIC.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine turned off and will be cleaned at the end of day.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed for PIC.
2-102.12
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