Minh Hai Restaurant
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2025, Minh Hai Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. On May 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus five before.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Cranston sits at 88, putting Minh Hai Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by small accumulation of new droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Ice scoop was observed chipped and crack. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers and ice scoop to be replaced
4-201.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors behind the stove have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
Apr 25, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (dishes) were observed with rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Dishes were brought over to 3-bay sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers and ice scoop to be replaced
4-201.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and grease. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Apr 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (prep tables, ladles, bowls) were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All equipment was taken to 3-bay sink to be sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food (lemons) were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Ice scoop was observed chipped and crack. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers and ice scoop to be replaced.
4-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various shelving have an accumulation of debris and rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and grease. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Mar 31, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers to be replaced.
4-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the basement have an accumulation of rodent droppings. Establishment to clean and monitor area.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the basement area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
86
Mar 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergy statement is lacking on the menus. Per PIC, allergy statement will be added.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by small accumulation of new droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment to continue with daily cleaning of all surfaces and to increase pest control service to 2x monthly.
6-501.111
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers to be replaced.
4-201.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in various locations the facility has a small accumulation of rodent droppings (Behind fryolator, in basement, in side room, etc.). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
Mar 19, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergy statement is lacking on the menus. Per PIC, allergy statement will be added.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (prep unit, prep table, food containers, plates, food covers, etc.) were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC started cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in various locations of establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers to be replaced.
4-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the equipment/shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the facility accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Mar 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on the menu's. PIC stated daughter will help create allergy statement.
2-103.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers to be replaced.
4-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit have an accumulation of food debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the basement, upstairs, next to cook station, and side storage room was observed with accumulation of droppings. Entire establishment to be thoroughly cleaned.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement/upstairs area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. PIC is in process of decluttering establishment.
6-501.114
52
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 14 major violations. 9 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 24 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A brick of open rodenticide was observed stored on the stairs heading upstairs. PIC disposed of brick. Poison shall be used by professional pest control company only.
7-206.11
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: The hand sink does not have adequate hot water pressure. Hand sink to be repaired or adjusted.
5-103.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on the menu's. PIC stated daughter will help create allergy statement.
2-103.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by boxes. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC relocated boxes.
5-205.11
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC to use 3-bay sink to sanitized all dishes/ equipment. Inspector demonstrated how to set up 3-bay with bleach.
4-501.112
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ( slicer) by the blade sharpener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer to be taken apart washed, rinsed, AND SANITIZED before use.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meat was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Meat was relocated to running water.
3-501.13
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by large accumulation of droppings and dead rodents throughout the facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Lemons and onions were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The plastic containers were observed with chips and cracks. Food contact surfaces Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. Containers to be replaced.
4-202.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine
4-204.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement/upstairs area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit and reach-in freezer have an accumulation of food debris.
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 provided.
2-102.12(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food in the walk-in were observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food was relocated to different units.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door sweep to be added.
6-202.15
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: 7 Dead rodents were observed on a glue board/floor in the basement.
6-501.112
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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. New cutting boards to be ordered.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in refrigerator was not in good repair. Unit was observed at 43 degrees and unable to keep food at 41 or below. Walk-in to be used for shelf stable foods only until repaired or adjusted.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the basement, upstairs, and side storage room was observed with a large accumulation of droppings. Entire establishment to be thoroughly cleaned.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minh Hai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minh Hai Restaurant on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minh Hai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Minh Hai Restaurant.
How does Minh Hai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Minh Hai Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Minh Hai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Minh Hai Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Minh Hai Restaurant 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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