New China Gourmet

180 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, New China Gourmet has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Tiverton restaurants, the typical score is 84; New China Gourmet is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in storage area and fanguards in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls behind equipment 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

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (speedracks) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors underneath equipment, pallets, shelves (in walk-in cooler) and crates area 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

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are constructed of acoustic composite tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items and/or litter were observed in the non-functional walk-in cooler and exterior area back area (inorganic material such as leaf litter and overgrown weeds). Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mar 30, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China Gourmet on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New China Gourmet.

How does New China Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

New China Gourmet most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has New China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New China Gourmet 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 New China Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New China Gourmet is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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