Young Sing Chinese Restaurant

192 Gansett Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Young Sing Chinese Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Young Sing Chinese Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC relocated food at time of inspection. Guidance document provided.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was unplugged. Ice voluntarily disposed.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on the menus. Allergy statement to be added to menu.

2-103.11

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 between prep tables. Items were relocated.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Lowboy door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors near the walls in 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

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment to use 3-bay until dish machine is serviced.

4-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be cleaned.

4-602.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety certified with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12

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 between prep table. Knives were moved to 3-bay sink.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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 mushrooms and chicken) in the flip top prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meat was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients 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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored in-between unclean surfaces of the prep units.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Young Sing Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Young Sing Chinese Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Young Sing Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Young Sing Chinese Restaurant.

How does Young Sing Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Young Sing Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Young Sing Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Young Sing Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Young Sing Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Young Sing Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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