New Hong Kong Restaurant

514 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for New Hong Kong Restaurant. On Mar 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Central Falls average 82, so New Hong Kong Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various raw animal foods were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC informed.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various food storing containers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the food prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. Food safety certificate is current. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The junctures in interior basins of 3 bay sink were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

Inspector notes: Shelving in walk-in cooler were observed lined with cardboard. This material is not easily cleanable. PIC informed to cease practice.

4-201.11

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

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

3-302.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor around the drain in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Hong Kong Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Hong Kong Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Hong Kong Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Hong Kong Restaurant.

How does New Hong Kong Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

New Hong Kong Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has New Hong Kong Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New Hong Kong Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Hong Kong Restaurant 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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