Kung Fu Tea
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Kung Fu Tea, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to zero.
Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The new hot food line 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.
5-204.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall vent in the front service area is in poor repair, rusted, impacting its ability to be cleaned. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on shelves less than 6 inches from the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items (styrofoam cups) are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean on a shelf with syrup bottles in the front service area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Cardboard is used to line shelves in the kitchen storage area. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit, counters, shelves, and cupboards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Apr 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Desserts sold in the establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Staff placed behind the counter.
3-602.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
6-301.13
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Cases of food items were observed stored on the floor under dunnage racks in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The light shield in kitchen and garbage receptacle in the kitchen 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
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Desserts sold in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC placed behind the counter.
3-602.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided guidance at inspection.
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, ice was disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Several wet wiping cloths observed on counters in service area. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items are being reused for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wood is used as a brace/support for a colander at the 3-bay sink. 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and debris: prep unit shelves over prep area in kitchen
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Light shield in the kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue and 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 Kung Fu Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Tea.
How does Kung Fu Tea compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Kung Fu Tea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Kung Fu Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kung Fu Tea 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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