Classic Pizza and Grille

349 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Classic Pizza and Grille appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Classic Pizza and Grille trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The both of the hand-washing sinks in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at both of the hand-washing sinks in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards and the shelves in the 2-door reach-in refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in 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 establishment toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation spaces shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination. Establishment is to adjust self-closing mechanism to allow toilet room door to close properly.

6-202.14

Feb 5, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The kitchen prep unit was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 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, food items were just previously loaded into unit prior to inspection and were moved to other refrigeration during time of inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS food items within unit until is repaired or replaced.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (various salad dressings and desserts) in the 1-door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Shell eggs were moved to the walk-in cooler on bottom shelf during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Both of the hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided for both sinks during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Various deli 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. Date marks were placed on food items during time of inspection.

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Classic Pizza and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Classic Pizza and Grille on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Classic Pizza and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Classic Pizza and Grille.

How does Classic Pizza and Grille compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Classic Pizza and Grille most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Classic Pizza and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Classic Pizza and Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Classic Pizza and Grille 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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