Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro

19 Smith Ave Unit D, Greenville, RI 02828

Italian

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to eight.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Strawberries were not washed before being cut. Plant foods must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut.

3-302.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food observed thawing in stagnant water in the food prep sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (potato chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Chopper was taken to be cleaned and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice bucket was not in good repair, with the hook for hanging and a piece of plastic broken off.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The coving along the pizza oven is in poor repair, pulled away from the wall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor along the pizza oven has 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

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The grip on the slicer was not in good repair, with some of the pointed prongs shorn off.

4-501.11

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back preparation area is constructed of painted sheet rock which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The light shield in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro.

How does Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro compare to other restaurants in Greenville?

Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenville average of 78.

Has Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Giuseppes Pizzeria Bistro 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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