Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield

28 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

Pizza

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Oct 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield scores about where you'd expect for a Wakefield restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2024

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting (Gap at the base of the door). 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: At the time of inspection, the following items were observed to be in poor repair, in need of adjustment... - The Gaske to the prep unit behind the cookline prep units was observed to be torn - The bottom drawer to the cold drawer unit (Drawer not operating properly) Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 17, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Proper cooking time & temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per the PIC, chicken wings are partially cooked at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes prior to cooling and placing in the freezer unit (Temperature not monitored). Poultry must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. At the time of inspection, chicken wings were placed back in the oven to finish fully cooking the wings to 165 Fahrenheit for 15 seconds as corrective action. PIC is to submit request for approval to RIDOH CFP Supervisor to perform partial cooking of chicken wings. PIC is to discontinue partial cooking of items until granted approval from RIDOH CFP Supervisor.

3-401.14

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, 2 packages of previously sliced deli salami were observed held beyond 7 days from preparation. Deli meats were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was taken out of service for proper wash/rinse/sanitizing at the time of inspection. Ice was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food-contact surfaces of the refrigeration/freezer equipment and cookline equipment were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following items were observed to be in poor repair, in need of adjustment... - The handle to the can opener (Screw observed to be broken) - The bottom drawer to the cold drawer unit (Drawer not operating properly) Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 19, 2023

Food Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Ice Machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit was taken out of service then washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ice was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Oil skimmers were observed in poor repair (frayed). PIC elected to dispose of equipment.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the glass door cooler and the shelving holding equipment near the 3-door freezer in the kitchen has an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield.

How does Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Filippous Twisted Pizza Wakefield 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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