Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry

915 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816

Pizza

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry, the earliest from 2024. Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties”, which has been cited five times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held past a day or date that exceeds 7 days. Product disposed of.

3-501.18

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Dishwasher in kitchen to not be used until serviced.

7-204.11

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. Slicer taken out of service until properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay.

4-302.14

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine turned off and to be cleaned and sanitized once empty.

4-602.13

Mar 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at with RIDOH. Per PIC, application has been filled out and given to boss. Establishment to submit application to RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: All food in walk-in was observed held at 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Unit was adjusted.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Only cook/manager at night is certified currently. Person to be certified at all times.

2-101.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottles were labeled at time of inspection.

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored between prep units. Knives were brought to dish machine to be sanitized. Knives shall be stored on sanitary surfaces.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in was observed at 43 degrees. Unit was observed very dusty in back. Unit to be cleaned and was adjusted at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving above the mixer have an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

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

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. One person certified in food safety needs to be present at all times.

2-101.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stuck between prep units and prep tables. All knives were removed and brought to dishwasher. Proper utensils storage reviewed with PIC.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry.

How does Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coventry average of 88.

Has Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry 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 Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Filippous Twisted Pizzeria Coventry is inspected around two times per year on average.

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