Firehouse Pizza Shop II
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Pizza Shop II has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average North Smithfield facility scores 82, putting Firehouse Pizza Shop II on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -prep unit gaskets -prep unit handle (missing).
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility were observed in poor repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in several areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the service area (over ovens) were observed in poor repair.
6-201.16
78
Dec 16, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair, with areas worn through several layers of flooring, impacting its ability to effectively be cleaned. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the service area is in poor repair, observed with pieces peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings and a live mouse observed during inspection. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. PIC stated both establishment and building have routine PCS services.
6-501.111
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 test strips during inspection.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the several refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The covers to the waste oil receptacle outside the back door have an accumulation of oil and oil and grease. Waste receptacles must be maintained clean.
5-501.116
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the front service area are in poor repair, observed with pieces peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or rodent droppings: -behind chest freezer in service area -under milk crates used to store bags of flour. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors are in poor repair, with areas worn through several layers of previous flooring, impacting its ability to be effectively cleaned. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in some areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the emergency exit, 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: Containers of bottled beverages were observed on the floor in the front service area where rodent activity was observed. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Oct 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Mixer is to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Shelves in areas of the kitchen observed not in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The waste oil receptacle outside the back door have an accumulation of oil and oil and grease. Waste receptacles must be maintained clean.
5-501.116
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler is in poor repair, with gaps between ceiling panels, exposing insulation, wood, and the ceiling and/or floor of the 2nd story of building. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors are in poor repair, with areas worn through several layers of previous floor, impacting its ability to be effectively cleaned. Areas of coving are in poor repair, pulling away from the surface and now accumulating food debris. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in some areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
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Oct 10, 2023
Environmental Complaint
7 major violations. 11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Exposed hardware observed on the slicer, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized, and a dial missing, replaced with a vice grip. Slicer was taken permanently out of service and must be removed from the premises.
4-202.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu does not contain an allergen statement. English Food Allergies What You Need to Know
2-103.11
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. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front service area was lacking paper towels.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, mixer) 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)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottle) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor beneath the ovens, in the storage area of dough room, and basement. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the pizza room, walk in cooler, and dough room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Shelves in areas of the kitchen observed not in good repair, with peeling laminate.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board at the food prep unit, and stored beneath the slicer are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units, area beneath flattop grill, friers, grill, can opener base, shelves, counters, portion cup bin, walk in cooler shelves, etc. etc. have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, mold, and other debris.
4-602.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The waste oil receptacles outside the back door have an accumulation of oil and grease. Waste receptacles must be maintained clean.
5-501.116
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler is in poor repair, with gaps between ceiling panels, exposing insulation, wood chips, and the ceiling and/or floor of 2nd story of building. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors, walls, ceilings, and ceiling light covers 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in several areas of the establishment, including the basement, where there is an accumulation of clutter. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors are in poor repair, with areas worn through several layers of previous floor, impacting its ability to be effectively cleaned. Areas of coving are in poor repair, pulling away from the surface and now accumulating food debris. Trim on half wall near 3 bay sink is unattached. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in some areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Pizza Shop II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Pizza Shop II on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Pizza Shop II?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Pizza Shop II.
How does Firehouse Pizza Shop II compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?
Firehouse Pizza Shop II most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Smithfield average of 82.
Has Firehouse Pizza Shop II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Pizza Shop II have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Pizza Shop II 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 Firehouse Pizza Shop II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Pizza Shop II is inspected around two times per year on average.
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