Fresh Pita
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Fresh Pita has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Rhode Island restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food lettuce and tomatoes with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. See disposal.
3-301.11
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 sink.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
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.
2-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the service line area is in poor repair, inspector observed missing tile. The wall in the ware washing area is in poor repair, inspector observed hole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Jun 16, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
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 service line area.
4-903.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Potatoes were observed held at 56 degrees Fahrenheit in prep area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved to cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Kale salad was 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
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-103.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-102.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No person was certified in food safety at time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the kitchen was lacking signage.
6-301.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Inspector observed missing outlet cover in the kitchen.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair, observed missing tile with temporary fix. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
27
Apr 10, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Opening
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400.
4-601.11(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-203.11
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 sink.
4-302.14
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, no hot water was available at hand-washing sink.
5-103.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Ambient of Refrigerator #1, #2, #3 and prep unit was between 65 - 75 degrees Farenheit. Cold holding equipment must be turned on prior to reinspection.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
6-501.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Prep sink is lacking a partition.
3-307.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking air drying racks.
4-901.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Pita on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Pita?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fresh Pita.
Has Fresh Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Pita have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Pita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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