George's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, George's Pizza has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Burrillville restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Establishment is to properly clean and sanitize slicer before using.
4-601.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Various food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside oil bin was observed with an accumulation of debris. Refuse areas must be maintained. Per PIC, new oil bin is on order.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener, and mixer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink and mixer was cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Chicken, deli meat, and soup 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
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Various food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back room, 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of sauce. Utensils used to dispense TCS and non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -The 2 door reach-in was observed non-operational and in poor repair. -The bottom of the sanitizing bay at the 3-bay sink was observed with a slow leak Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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. -Walk-in cooler shelves -Ice machine -Prep unit gaskets -Walk-in freezer fan guard Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to remove ice/ run a defrost on unit.
5-403.12
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The outside oil bin was observed with an accumulation of debris. Refuse areas must be maintained. Per PIC, company has been contacted for a new oil bin.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the upstairs storage area, bar, and kitchen 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Various ceiling tiles in the storefront area, and parts of the kitchen floor is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
45
Jan 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC to register with RIDOH CFP.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dough being stored on sheet pans covered with garbage bags. PIC informed.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer shelving have an accumulation of grease and soil residue. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease recycling bin has an accumulation of grease and debris. PIC informed that the bin should be cleaned or replaced.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The coving in the slicing area is in poor repair, observed incomplete seal with exposed wood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.
6-201.13
74
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
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 prep area. PIC informed.
4-502.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
3-301.12
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 (cheese) 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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mixer, can opener, slicer, ingredient bins, dough roller) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC informed.
4-602.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, mushrooms were observed with date mark of 12/12 which exceeds the 7 days. See disposal.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sauce, pasta and deli meats were 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. PIC informed.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At time of inspection, pasta was cooling in the refrigerator in a COVERED container greater than four inches deep. PIC moved to shallow container at time of inspection.
3-501.15
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' coats were observed stored on food storage shelving. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-403.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC will renew within the week.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of sauce. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. PIC informed.
3-304.12
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. 1. Handwash sink 2. Fryers 3. Ovens 4. Flat top grill 5. Grill 6. Paper cutter 7. Shelving throughout kitchen PIC informed.
4-602.13
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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. PIC informed.
5-501.115
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. PIC informed.
6-501.12
23
Dec 4, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
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 was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food 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.
3-301.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in second floor storage room. Single service items must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw shrimp) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as mayonnaise and cucumbers) 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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
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.
4-602.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various prepared foods in the walk-in cooler were 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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Newburg Sauce was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Deceased bird was observed in second floor of storage area. PIC informed to remove.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Various food containers (lids and pans) were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 2 door refrigerator gaskets and prep unit and fanguards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Refuse area, deck area, and exterior of keg room was observed with litter, trash and foilage. Areas to be maintained clean and free of litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The coving by prep station was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One window on second floor and one window on first floor were observed in poor repair. 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 and food debris: 1. 2nd floor storage floors 2. Entrance to storage room and underneath loading belt 3. Floors underneath cookline 4. Floors in keg room The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was George's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George's Pizza on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at George's Pizza.
How does George's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Burrillville?
George's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Burrillville average of 80.
Has George's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at George's Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at George's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is George's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, George's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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