Bella Pizza

1501 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Bella Pizza was last inspected on Dec 4, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Bella Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (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)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food storage bucket 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-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. Chlorine was received during inspection.

4-501.115

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Frozen mozzarella sticks were being stored in non food grade bags. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep table shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as spinach pies) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items rearranged during inspection.

3-302.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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. Soap provided during inspection.

6-301.11

Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The mixer located in the food prep area was not in good repair. Rust observed. Unit taken out of service.

4-202.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood/ventilation unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Pizza on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Pizza?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Pizza.

How does Bella Pizza compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Bella Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Bella Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bella Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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