Famous Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Famous Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for West Warwick sits at 88, putting Famous Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Jun 18, 2025
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris on the bottom of the blade. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Proper cleaning procedure for slicer reviewed with PIC. Slicer must be sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen/ware washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Per PIC, tiles were recently installed. New tiles of approved material to be added as old tiles need to be replaced.
6-201.11
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food was observed marked with a day or date that exceeds 7 days. PIC disposed of food.
3-501.18
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the 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. Thermometers to be added in units.
4-203.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink in the back. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Per PIC, new hand sink will be installed in the back area. Dishes and utensils relocated.
5-205.11
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer and reach in shelving have an accumulation of various debris. Areas to be cleaned.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Various debris was observed surrounding the dumpster area. Area to be cleaned.
5-501.115
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen/ware washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Per PIC, tiles were recently installed. New tiles of approved material to be added as old tiles need to be replaced.
6-201.11
55
Jan 4, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back prep area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the deli slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer taken out of service until proper washed/rinsed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person in charge certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Per the PIC, employees are currently due to test for food safety certificate. PIC to contact inspector with information on completed food safety course information.
2-103.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Thee handwashing sink in the back prep area is lacking proper signage. A sign or poster that designates a handwashing sink for employees to wash their hands shall be provided.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located on the side wall of the building, is not tight-fitting at the base. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following areas of the physical facilities were observed to be in poor repair... - the ceiling in the kitchen/food prep area was observed to be in poor repair. Ceiling Tiles were observed to be stained and/or peeling. - several floor tiles were observed to be chipped exposing subfloor below The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
Sep 20, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the Licensed Certified Food Safety Manager was not on site. Per the PIC, the State Licensed Food Safety Manager is currently out of work (not sure of return date). Per the PIC, multiple employees are to take food safety course/test on site. Application for RIDOH Certified Food Safety Manger License to be submitted immediately upon completion.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the 2 bay sink in the back area used for food prep and handwashing was observed to be lacking a splash guard between the two sinks preventing possible contamination of foods and food contact surfaces in the the food prep sink at times of handwashing. Per the PIC, a new separate, dedicated hand sink is to be installed in the back prep room area
3-307.11
90
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation in the prep room is lacking a proper air gap. (At the time of inspection, the prep sink was observed to be equipped with an air break.) A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed utensils in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-202.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, 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)
Toxic materials not properly labeled
Inspector notes: Inspector observed working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC informed.
7-101.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken and sausage was observed cooling on the counter in a plastic container greater than 4 inches. PIC informed and moved chicken and sausage to a aluminum 2 inch container.
4-301.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed knives being stored on an unclean surface under hot hold unit between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease trap outside is located on gravel/grass The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
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.
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, an employee certified in food safety was not on site. The establishment is to employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC is in process of getting someone else certified.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: The back area 2 Bay Prep Sink/Hand Sink was observed to be lacking a splash guard/divider preventing possible contamination of the food prep sink surfaces and/or foods in the prep sink while washing hands. The Mop Sink was also observed to be lacking a splash guard preventing possible contamination of clean utensils/equipment located on a storage rack directly next to the mop sink.
3-307.11
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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 Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous Pizza.
How does Famous Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?
Famous Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Warwick average of 88.
Has Famous Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Famous Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.
How often is Famous Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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