Brothers Pizza
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Brothers Pizza has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up five violations, compared to eight violations previously.
Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Brothers Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
3
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
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)
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment was lacking chlorine for sanitizing of the 3 bay sink.PIC purchased during inspection.
4-501.115
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed live mouse. PIC removed from premises.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (1 Dr Reach In ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair. Ambient temperature observed at 51df.Establishment not allowed to store any TCS products in unit until repaired and/or replaced.
4-501.11
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
74
Apr 30, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ( Prepackaged chopped spinach ) was observed held at (60 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of product.
3-501.16(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings throughout establishment ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
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)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The back outside refuse areas have an accumulation, of trash, litter, and other debris
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (kitchen and back storage area ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking chlorine for sanitizing for 3 bay sink. PIC purchased chlorine during inspection.
4-501.115
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (kitchen ) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-101.19
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (1 Dr Reach In) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair.Ambient temperatures observed at 63DF. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in unit until repaired and/or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces of the debris: 1.hot hold unit 2.prep table shelves 3.all refrigeration units 4.dough mixer 5.drawers near cash register
4-602.13
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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. PIC provided soap during inspection. The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by two buckets. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Employee relocated buckets.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the following equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris: -Slicer -Can opener -stand mixer. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. PIC obtained strips during inspection.
4-301.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving under the grill and pizza oven, side of pizza oven, shelves of refrigeration units, and prep unit under the hood have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of rubbish and debris, the area around the grease receptacle has an accumulation of grease.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Pizza on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Pizza?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brothers Pizza.
How does Brothers Pizza compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Brothers Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Brothers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brothers Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brothers 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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