News Star
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Pascoag restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food was 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.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, noodles were placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Noodles were placed on sheet pans in the walk-in cooler to finish cooling at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Imitation crab 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. Food was placed in walk-in cooler to thaw at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.
4-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back storage area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The chest freezer lid, and the 2 door reach-in freezer gasket was observed with tape holding them together and in poor repair. Equipment and gaskets mist be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sauce containers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
50
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (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
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At the time of inspection, noodles were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Pork and egg rolls 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.
3-501.17
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar, flour and sesame seeds are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed shoes being stored on top of oil.
3-307.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed utensils being stored in an egg carton, single service items are for one time use.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest freezer was not in good repair, observed lid being held together with tape.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was News Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at News Star on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at News Star?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at News Star.
How does News Star compare to other restaurants in Pascoag?
News Star most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pascoag average of 86.
Has News Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at News Star have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at News Star means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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