Kow Kow

120 Ives St, Providence, RI 02906

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 30, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Kow Kow has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Kow Kow was last inspected on Aug 30, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Kow Kow's record stops at Aug 30, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food separated and protected, showing up one time.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

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

3-302.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food observed stored on shelves in the back room that are not at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Paper is used to line countertops in prep areas. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kow Kow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kow Kow on file is from Aug 30, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Kow Kow?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kow Kow.

How does Kow Kow compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Kow Kow most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kow Kow 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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