Spring House

178 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Spring House is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 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: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Spring House on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed uncovered in the chest freezer. Food items must be covered to prevent contamination. Food was covered at the time of inspection.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood, cookline, walk-in shelves, and walk-in fan guard 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

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the basement, and dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed in the chest freezer uncovered. Food items must be covered to prevent contamination.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Walk in cooler door gaskets was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer and the area around the fryer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The outer section of the hood system was observed with an accumulation of of debris. The outer portion on the system must be clean to sight and touch. The hood system is due for service.

4-204.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spring House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spring House on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spring House?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spring House.

How does Spring House compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Spring House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Spring House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Spring House have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spring House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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