Famous Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
90
Score
Famous Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Jun 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Scituate restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A dish sponge was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles were observed missing over the dry storage shelving. PIC had stated that establishment was awaiting an inspection due to repairs that had been completed.
6-501.11
90
Jun 12, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Pasta, cheese, and deli meats 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.
3-501.17
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Dishes and a dish sponger were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of various sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the storage/prep area, 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Fly tape with deceased flies was observed hung over the dough preparation table.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. PIC stated gaskets have been ordered.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the dry storage area were missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated an inspection is needed on repairs done above ceiling line prior to replacement.
6-501.11
67
May 29, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 62-63 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per staff interview, unit had become unplugged and staff had just plugged unit in. Based on interview and temperature observations, food was not in danger zone for more than an hour, food did not need to be disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided during inspection.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meat 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. PIC informed.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, meatballs were placed hot in the walk-in in containers (bowls, pot) greater than four inches deep. Staff spread out on pans.
3-501.15
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear prep/storage room, 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cases of cheese and box of calzones were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -food scale -can opener and base -stand mixer and bowl -under prep unit lids.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the dry storage area are missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated work is in progress to replace ceiling tiles.
6-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A dish sponge was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Sponge was removed.
6-301.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of various sauces were not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
39
May 7, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta and deli meats 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.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. PIC informed.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Handwash sink was in poor repair, observed missing caulking. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling throughout the facility has 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls 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. PIC informed.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Pizza on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous Pizza.
How does Famous Pizza compare to other restaurants in Scituate?
Famous Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scituate average of 89.
Has Famous Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Famous Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Famous 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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