Tongdee Asian Market
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Tongdee Asian Market Llc in Woonsocket, RI, received a moderate risk rating during its most recent inspection on November 3, 2025. The report documented one critical, one major, and one minor violation regarding cold holding temperatures, food labeling, and facility maintenance. Across four total inspections on record, the facility has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Miscellaneous prepared food items delivered to establishment were observed not held under refrigeration. Food items were observed held at (55) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Food packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the sales area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Suki sauce, and pickled cabbage. Was observed for sale, invoices could not be provided for items. Unapproved source - Items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the produce case, and open air cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
82
May 30, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Receipts were not provided for blood jelly and fish eggs. Disposed. English Approved Food Source
3-201.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Numerous foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels, or have labels that are incomplete. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
78
May 17, 2023
Environmental Complaint
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Employees not reporting illness or health conditions
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-201.11
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Unlabeled meats, fish, blood jelly, fish eggs, and jars of suki sauce were observed in freezer and on shelf. PIC unable to produce receipts. Food was embargoed pending proof of source.
3-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as bamboo, tofu) in the self service refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.
4-702.11
Food on display not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Self service bins of tofu and bamboo were observed without protection from consumers. FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means. Open bins were removed from self service area.
3-306.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and toilet room were lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Numerous foods such as rices, crispy noodles, meats, fish, fish eggs, and produce packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
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.
6-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Drain plugs are lacking for the 3 bay sink.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the market are in poor repair, stained with previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of unused items, wood pallets, litter, leaf litter, and 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 kitchen construction is not yet completed, including the ceiling unfinished above the 3 bay sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the market is in poor repair, with tiles broken or missing, exposing the wood subflooring below. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in areas of the market. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Dumpster are has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The rice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (check out counter) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Rice scoop was taken to the kitchen to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
3-304.12
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