Boulevard Pizza Shop

1031 Narragansett Blvd, Cranston, RI 02905

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Boulevard Pizza Shop has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found one violation, down from seven violations the time before.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Cranston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken out of service. Per PIC, slicing happens once every couple of days in the morning. Slicer must be broken down and washed rinsed and sanitized every time.

4-601.11(A)

Jul 24, 2025

Opening

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

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, all food was placed in unit at opening. Food was in unit for less than 4 hours. PIC chose to dispose of food.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken apart to be sanitized at time of inspection. Slicer must be sanitized after each use.

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP seafood was observed thawing with package in tact. Proper thawing procedures reviewed with PIC. Guidance document provided. ROP fish was 31 degrees. Fish was removed.

3-501.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. The pizza prep unit was in poor repair. Elevated ambient temperature. Unit taken out of service. Per PIC, unit will be serviced tomorrow.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen is constructed of wood (several tiles missing) which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. PIC printed application and will drop it off by end of day.

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boulevard Pizza Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boulevard Pizza Shop on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boulevard Pizza Shop?

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

How does Boulevard Pizza Shop compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Boulevard Pizza Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has Boulevard Pizza Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boulevard Pizza Shop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boulevard Pizza Shop 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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