Elm Street Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
90
Score
Elm Street Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Woonsocket restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk in cooler. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The bottom shelf of the stainless steal tables were observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 3 bay have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non Food Contact surfaces must be maintained.
4-602.13
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the at the three bay is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the kitchen was observed in poor condition, hot water knob was observed loose.
5-205.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packed imitation crab meat was observed thawing in the walk in cooler in a intact reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packed fish product must be removed from package before thawing. Temperature of item was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Item was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.13
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced Deli Meat was 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.
3-501.17
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. On the 1 door stand up, the chest freezer, and the walk in cooler. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess of debris. Hood system must be maintained.
4-204.11
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Aug 23, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 09/08/23.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving/counter tops in the front and back prep area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. -Establishment shall not prepare foods on the back woodened counter until counter has been replaced with materials that are smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 09/13/23.
4-501.11
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. *This violation has not exceeded the original correction date of 09/08/23.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the front prep area, back prep area, and floors in the walk-in cooler area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 11/30/23.
6-501.11
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Aug 16, 2023
Environmental Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: (Chemical) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. -Staff removed the can of chemical from the food-contact surfaces during this inspection.
7-201.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. -Staff resetted the sanitizer solution during this inspection and the sanitizer observed at 50-100ppm.
4-501.111
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken were observed placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered. Chicken observed at 75-85 degrees F. Per interview of staff, the chickens were prepared 1 hour prior to this inspection. -Proper cooling methods reviewed. Staff removed the covers and placed the chicken in the walk-in cooler to allow for rapid cooling. -Establishment shall keep a cooling food temperature log for foods in the cooling process. -Cooling food temperature log shall be completed and provided to Inspector upon the next re-inspection date.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath the stove have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the in the front prep area, floor tiles in the back prep area, and floors in the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving in the back prep area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the prep unit and chest freezer observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elm Street Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elm Street Pizza on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elm Street Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Elm Street Pizza.
How does Elm Street Pizza compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?
Elm Street Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Woonsocket average of 89.
Has Elm Street Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elm Street Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elm Street Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Elm Street Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elm Street Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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