Mei Sing

2827 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mei Sing four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to zero.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Mei Sing is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Scouring pad observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling above the 3-bay sink is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Tiles have water stains and black residue. These tiles are to be replaced.

6-201.16

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in some areas is in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit gaskets have an accumulation of black residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowl observed being rinsed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility is in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the warewashing area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling at the cook/grill line is covered with a couple of tiles that are wood/plywood. This is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles must be replaced using materials that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. In addition, flooring in areas throughout the kitchen and warewashing room observed in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level. Flooring must be maintained in good repair using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mei Sing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mei Sing on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mei Sing?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mei Sing.

How does Mei Sing compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Mei Sing most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Mei Sing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mei Sing have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mei Sing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mei Sing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mei Sing is inspected around two times per year on average.

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