Cowesett Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
82
Score
Cowesett Pizza in West Warwick, RI, has maintained a history of low-risk inspection results across its four recorded visits. During the most recent inspection on December 30, 2025, the facility was cited for one critical violation and one minor violation.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Marinara was placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic covered containers greater than four inches deep. PIC uncovered food. Food was recently placed in unit.
3-501.15
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: An allergy statement is lacking on the menus. Allergy statement to be added.
2-102.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Sausage was placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic covered containers. Sausage was within 2 hour cooling period. Sausage was relocated. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food items stored in several refrigeration units were observed held at 43 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit (See Temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit and below were moved to colder refrigeration. Food items observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and above were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta was observed cooling in the 2 door reach-in cooler in a covered container at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on time of preparation and temperature observed, pasta was moved to shallow pan for rapid cooling.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of adjustment/repair... - The small prep unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures observed at 47 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit. - The 2 Door Low Boy Cooler in the back prep area was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures observed at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. - The 2 Door reach-in cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 42 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the Owner, a prep unit to replace the current prep unit and an additional reach-in cooler is available for replacement by next day. Call was made for adjustment/service to the Low Boy Cooler and the 2 Door Reach-in Cooler at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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