Zhong Lian

275 Bullocks Pt Ave, Riverside, RI 02915

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

High Risk

Zhong Lian has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to six between inspections.

Looking across the full record, compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Riverside restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: Parasite destruction letter(s) not available on-site at the time of this inspection.

3-402.11

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

Inspector notes: Raw chicken was not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. It was observed stored above miso and noodles. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods/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.

3-302.11

Compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp

Inspector notes: Proper, complete logs are not maintained indicating proper procedures for acidification of rice. Proper logs must be completed daily. Logs must be available for inspector review.

8-103.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Handsinks observed blocked by trash containers and boxes. Whisk observed in a handsink. Employees observed rinsing and draining into a handsink. Handsinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use and must only be used for handwashing.

5-205.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

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

Inspector notes: Rice spoon observed stored in stagnant water between uses. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.

3-304.12

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: Records/logs are not being made or maintained per the variance to use acidification for sushi rice. Proper logs must be maintained on-site.

8-103.12

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

Jul 18, 2023

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling above the ice machine is not covered with tiles that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Duct work is exposed in this area. Proper ceiling/tiles must be installed.

6-201.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black/brown residue.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zhong Lian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zhong Lian on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zhong Lian?

Across the inspection record, compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zhong Lian.

How does Zhong Lian compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Zhong Lian most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Zhong Lian's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zhong Lian have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zhong Lian means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Zhong Lian inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zhong Lian is inspected around two times per year on average.

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