Kon Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Kon Asian Bistro has been inspected five times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting Kon Asian Bistro squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the soda lines in the bar ice wells were observed with black residue. The unused water wall was observed with debris. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the cookline and under the 3-bay sink was observed with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
6-501.12
90
Feb 5, 2026
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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 (such as beef and wontons) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as veggies) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods were relocated to proper areas.
3-302.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Salmon and tuna poke bowls are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed of non-food contact surfaces: 1) The exterior/interior of the prep units were observed with food debris 2) The exterior/interior of the sliding door coolers were observed with food debris 3) The prep table near the cookline was observed with foil/food debris
4-601.11(B)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Insect sticky traps were observed hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen. Insect control devices shall be installed in a manner to prevent possible contamination of food/equipment/single service items.
6-202.13
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage areas. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls behind the cookline 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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Jul 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
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Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: The thermometer is the sushi display cooler was observed to be in poor repair (inaccurate reading of temperature). Thermometers disposed of at the time of inspection. New thermometers to be placed in units to accurately read ambient temperature of refrigeration units.
4-502.11(B)
90
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: The establishment did not keep Time as a Public Health Control logs for 90 days for sushi rice.
3-501.19
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Various foods were observed cooling in containers and covered on the counter and prep unit cooler. Foods left uncovered/moved to walk-in cooler to cool properly. Proper cooling methods reviewed with person in charge.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled "KEEP FROZEN" was observed thawing with the package in-tact. Fish was observed at 33 degrees Fahrenheit and removed from packaging. Reduced oxygen seafood must be removed from the bag to allow for proper oxygen transfer.
3-501.13
70
Feb 7, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet of the prep sink was observed to be leaking. Per PIC, a maintenance service has been requested.
5-205.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sinks at the bar.
4-302.14
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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the cookline 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
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry food storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kon Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kon Asian Bistro on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kon Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kon Asian Bistro.
How does Kon Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?
Kon Asian Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Greenwich average of 88.
Has Kon Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kon Asian Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kon Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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