J & D Pizza

282 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

J & D Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. J & D Pizza was last inspected on Oct 2, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Woonsocket restaurant scene, where the average is 89, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door stand up, the walk in cooler, and the sandwich unit.

4-501.11

Sep 25, 2024

Opening

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The facility mop sink was observed in poor repair. Sink would not drain. System must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods Eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food prepared in advanced 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

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment Deli slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the establishment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor by the sandwich prep area and fryolator are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess about of debris. Hood system must be maintained.

4-204.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

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.

4-501.115

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk in cooler. The handle on the freezer door was observed in poor repair. The construction of the pizza oven was in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of prep by the sandwich station area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J & D Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J & D Pizza on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J & D Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J & D Pizza.

How does J & D Pizza compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?

J & D Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Woonsocket average of 89.

Has J & D Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J & D Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J & D Pizza 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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