Antonios Pizza by the Slice
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
61
Score
Antonios Pizza by the Slice has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.
Looking across the full record, proper cold holding temperatures is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Antonios Pizza by the Slice's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs and sauce were not properly reheated for hot holding. Meatballs and sauce were observed at 70 DF at the time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Per PIC, meatballs were placed in unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Meatballs were reheated to 165 DF.
3-403.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was exceeding 400 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-300 ppm. Water was added to the sanitizing solution and brought to the proper concentration at the time of inspection.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and put out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the Bar. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.
4-302.13
61
May 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The center prep unit was observed held at (43) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Corrective Action - Items were covered, amounts were lowered to below fill line. Establishment is to have machine serviced.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food items in the walk in cooler was observed held at (47) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All TCS food items with a temperature above 45 degrees Fahrenheit were voluntarily disposed of. Per interview with PIC walk in cooler was iced over when the arrived today. Walk in cooler was holding an ambient of 41 D F.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items in the walk in cooler were observed held past the 7 day marking. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
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.
5-205.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Packaged food in direct contact with water or ice
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items stored in the chest freezer, eggplant and chocolate ship cookies were observed stored with an accumulation of ice from condensate build up in their containers. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-303.12
47
May 4, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The back storage area floor has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and pest droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
90
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Misc. Food Items ambient included was 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. ALl TCS food items voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: The time as a control log was not complete. The log was missing key information. Corrective Action - establishment to keep records under their control policy.
3-501.19
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action- Ice machine was emptied and professional cleaning was scheduled. Establishment to provide RIDOH of evidence of clean machine before use.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antonios Pizza by the Slice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antonios Pizza by the Slice on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antonios Pizza by the Slice?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antonios Pizza by the Slice.
How does Antonios Pizza by the Slice compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Antonios Pizza by the Slice most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Antonios Pizza by the Slice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Antonios Pizza by the Slice have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antonios Pizza by the Slice 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 Antonios Pizza by the Slice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antonios Pizza by the Slice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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