Two 88 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
82
Score
Two 88 Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to four.
Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep table shelves and wok area ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The screen door to the outside, located in the (kitchen and front dining ), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.16
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (1 Dr Reach in ) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair.Observed damaged door handles and tape surrounding side of door frame.
4-501.11
82
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Cooked pork ) was observed held at (46 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Various foods) was 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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Box of dry foods were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of (spices and dry food ) are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The screen door to the outside, located in the (kitchen and front dining area ), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a frozen shrimp being stored on a used cardboard chicken box.PIc removed to food grade container
3-305.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored between prep units.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (1 Dr Reach in ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Observed damaged door handles and tape surround side of door frame.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation debris: 1.prep table shelves 2.all refrigeration units interior and exterior 3.wok area 4.handsink
4-602.13
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
52
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of food product are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of debris: 1.food storage bins observed with food debris 2.food storage shelves in the walk in cooler and throughout kitchen area have soil and food residue. 3.One door refrigerators and freezers have an accumulation of food debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or grease. 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 door frame in the back kitchen area is in poor repair(broken frame being held together with wood blocks). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Two 88 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Two 88 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Two 88 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Two 88 Chinese Restaurant.
How does Two 88 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Two 88 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Two 88 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Two 88 Chinese Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Two 88 Chinese Restaurant 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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