Francescos Pizza
Last inspected: May 22, 2024
82
Score
Francescos Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 22, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to 14 violations previously.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited six times.
Francescos Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
May 22, 2024
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, vegetation, and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. The physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling lights in the kitchen were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
May 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: A folding portable card table observed in the kitchen. Commercial grade equipment is required.
4-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken and pasta observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Disposed.
3-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling lights in the kitchen were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and 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 the ice cream area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items observed on the floor in the ice cream area during reorganization. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean to prevent harborage for pests.
5-501.115
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May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 20 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: A folding portable card table was observed in the kitchen. Commercial grade equipment is required.
4-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and floor mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
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.
2-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Pulled pork, chicken, and sliced meats & cheeses observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the toilet room. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the ice cream area, kitchen, and walk in cooler. 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses in the kitchen and ice cream area.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the ice cream area and behind the front service counter.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The shelf above the food prep area was not in good repair, with peeling paint.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelves in the ice cream area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: ice cream area small prep unit pizza prep unit walk in shelves mixer can opener can opener base can opener/can storage rack table kitchen shelves dry ingredient bins Chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and 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 the kitchen and ice cream area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The kitchen door and frame has an accumulation of dust and debris. 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: Ceiling lights in the kitchen were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The toilet room including on the wall pipes has an accumulation of soil residue and dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francescos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francescos Pizza on file is from May 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francescos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Francescos Pizza.
How does Francescos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Francescos Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Francescos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Francescos Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about 14 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Francescos 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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