Sue's Chinese Grocery

62 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The last inspection found four violations, up from zero the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, showing up one time.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Sue's Chinese Grocery's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is portioning food into bags. Establishment does not have a prep area with a handwashing sink. Establishment must discontinue portioning food. Per person in charge, establishment will no longer portion/package food in the establishment.
5-205.11
Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is vacuum packaging peppers without approval. Establishment to cease ROP packaging until HACCP plan has been submitted, reviewed and approved by RIDOH Center for Food Protection. See disposal.
3-502.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Vegetables were observed stored on the ground outside. Food must be stored inside, in a protected location. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Sep 29, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sue's Chinese Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sue's Chinese Grocery on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sue's Chinese Grocery?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sue's Chinese Grocery.

How does Sue's Chinese Grocery compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Sue's Chinese Grocery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Sue's Chinese Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sue's Chinese Grocery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sue's Chinese Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.