Excellent Pizza

255 Reservoir Ave, Providence, RI 02907

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 4, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (outside and kitchen) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mar 26, 2025

Opening

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The pizza prep area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-204.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, and other debris. Refuse area must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

5-501.115

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (kitchen and pizza prep ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Excellent Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Excellent Pizza on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Excellent Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Excellent Pizza.

How does Excellent Pizza compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Excellent Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Excellent Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Excellent Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Excellent 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.

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