Sisters Chinese American Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Sisters Chinese American Cuisine four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as chicken) in two door refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. -PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf and placed chicken on top shelf during time of inspection.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized slicer during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the bar area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed utensils and stagnant to 3-bay sink.
3-304.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease/oil trap outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The areas under the cook-line and hood vents over stove in the kitchen has 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall panel in the walk-in cooler and wall panel in the prep area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed from coming from outside without changing gloves and washing hands. -Proper glove change procedures reviewed and when to wash hands reviewed.
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as shrimp were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked shrimp) in the two-door refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. -PIC moved raw shrimp to bottom shelve underneath cooked shrimp.
3-302.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety were present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. The handout for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea provided to establishment at the time of this inspection.
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff moved open beverage to designated area during time of this inspection.
2-401.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Plumbing underneath sink located in the cookline area was not in good repair. Water observed leaking into a container. Piping shall be repaired.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease/oil trap outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the bar area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The floors and walls in walk-in cooler and kitchen. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
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Sep 14, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease trap outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Per PIC, company has been contacted to move grease trap during next visit.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
90
Aug 29, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken was observed stored in raw chicken boxes. Chicken was disposed of. Proper food storage was reviewed with PIC.
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sweet and sour sauce which was previously cooked was observed held at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, sauce recently was cooked. Sauce was reheated. Proper hot holding reviewed with PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicing cleaning guide printed for PIC. Slicer to not be used until taken apart and wash, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Knives were observed stored in between prep unit and table. Knife was taken to dish washer to be sanitized.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation bio-film. Ice machine to be turned off emptied and washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease trap outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sisters Chinese American Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sisters Chinese American Cuisine on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sisters Chinese American Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sisters Chinese American Cuisine.
How does Sisters Chinese American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Sisters Chinese American Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Sisters Chinese American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sisters Chinese American Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sisters Chinese American Cuisine 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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