Sa Tang
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Sa Tang, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Sa Tang's latest score of 64 falls below the South Kingstown average of 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination or cross contact. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination or cross contact of one type with another is prevented. At the time of inspection, raw seafood items were moved and arranged in a way to not cross contaminate or cross contact other food items in the prep unit.
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. Cooked Tofu was observed cooling in a container greater than four inches deep in the kitchen area. Tofu was transferred toa shallow pan for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Base areas of various refrigeration units were observed in need of more frequent cleaning. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored on an unclean surface (in-between table and prep unit) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. In-Use utensils were arranged for proper storage at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen 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
64
Dec 28, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the next to the freezers and hood ventilation system has an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Per PIC, a service has been scheduled to clean the area.
6-501.12
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as noodles and veggies) in the walk-in refrigerator and prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Peanut sauce that is cooked/prepped on site (containing coconut milk and oil) was observed with a date mark exceeding 7 days. PIC voluntarily disposed of sauce at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Tofu and other items 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved utensils to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of biofilm.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the next to the freezers and hood ventilation system has an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives observed stored on an unclean surface (in-between table and prep unit) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sa Tang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sa Tang on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sa Tang?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sa Tang.
How does Sa Tang compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?
Sa Tang most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.
Has Sa Tang's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sa Tang have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sa Tang 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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