Boss Pizza & Grill

594 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Boss Pizza & Grill has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Boss Pizza & Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer to be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.

4-602.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and bathroom were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deceased small rodent was observed in trap. Trap was disposed and area was cleaned and sanitized.

6-501.112

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Lights above walk-in cooler/ prep space were observed in poor repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the back were observed in poor repair (water damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout 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

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Half a log of deli meat was observed with a mold like substance on it. Food was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

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. Establishment is to install an air gap.

5-402.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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. The slicer was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Various meats and cheeses were 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. Dates were added to the foods at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 16, 2024

Opening

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the display case refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room in the back prep area is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open into food prep/storage area must be self closing.

6-202.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls behind the prep tables in the back prep area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk in cooler and one door freezer. The handle on the one door freezer was observed missing.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boss Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boss Pizza & Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boss Pizza & Grill?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boss Pizza & Grill.

How does Boss Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Boss Pizza & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Boss Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boss Pizza & Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boss Pizza & Grill 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 Boss Pizza & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boss Pizza & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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