Famous Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Famous Pizza has four inspections in the public record. Famous Pizza was last inspected on Sep 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Famous Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Tiverton restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Imitation crab meat was observed thawed in the 1-door reach-in unit in its intact original reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood packaged in ROP shall be removed completely from its original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food item was observed at 38 degrees Fahrenheit and was removed from its packaging during the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed.
3-501.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink 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
82
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All ingredients were observed between 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit in pizza prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time/ temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. See disposal list.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking when in use. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of dough mixer, slicer, hook attachments, buffalo chopper, and dough sheeter were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were actively placed to be cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
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: -shelving in walk-in cooler -shelving and counter tops near pizza oven -interior and exterior of refrigeration units -cardboard lined shelves (this material is not easily cleanable). -ice accumulation in chest freezers
4-601.11(B)
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.
6-501.12
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Jun 27, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the front prep station are constructed of composite acoustic tiles which is not durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles by vents have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Hot water was observed with a continuous leak at 3 bay sink faucet. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was not knowledgeable of sanitizing dishes in the 3 bay sink. The person in charge must demonstrate to the health department knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this Code. 3 bay sink was set up during time of inspection. Warewashing and 3 Bay sink poster provided during time of inspection.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (buffalo chopper) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was taken to 3 bay sink to be washed rinse and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Parcooked chicken was observed cooling in the walk-in cooler. Establishment is not permitted to parcook raw animal proteins without prior variance approval of parcooking from RIDOH CFP. Establishment instructed to cease process. Food was fully cooked during time of inspection.
8-103.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the 3 door refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
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.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. floors, walls and ceiling in walk-in cooler 2. fanguards in walk-in cooler 3. ceiling tiles by vents 4. walls behind grill The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese was observed held at (49) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods were removed from 3 door lowboy and placed into other refrigeration during time of inspection. Unit was taken out of service to hold potentially hazardous foods.
3-501.16(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
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: 1. shelving in walk-in cooler 2. exterior of pizza oven 3. shelves in prep area 4. interior of lowboy refrigeration units
4-601.11(B)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the front prep station are constructed of composite acoustic tiles which are not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for ceilings must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
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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 Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous Pizza.
How does Famous Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?
Famous Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tiverton average of 84.
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 four 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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