Hercules Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024
90
Score
Across the available record, Hercules Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Rhode Island average 80, so Hercules Pizza is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit, and door tracks of the beer cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall outside the walk in cooler has an accumulation of debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mortadella and salami observed marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(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. Employee was sent to procure sanitizer during inspection.
4-501.114
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Au jus, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 36 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Au jus was heated to boiling.
3-403.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: chicken, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.
3-501.14
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
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 kitchen and front service area.
4-903.11(A)
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (ham) 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. Ham was disposed of.
3-301.11
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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Hot ham, salami, mortadella, ham, and turkey observed held at 47-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee stated the meats had been stored in the prep unit overnight. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, pizza rocker knife, food containers stacked on the clean storage rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered plastic container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the beer cooler 2 containing products labeled Keep Refrigerated. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
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.
2-102.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in stacked food containers on the clean storage rack. Additional space required for air drying.
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with the seal missing in places between parts, exposed hardware, and broken grip. Slicer must be removed from the premises.
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: prep units front service area refrigerator table beneath slicer floor mixer Pepsi refrigerator portable fan in kitchen
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor especially near the floor mixer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. Dead insects observed on window ledge. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
14
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
95
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17
Food separated and protected
4-203.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
6-501.110
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
4-904.11
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
6-202.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hercules Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hercules Pizza on file is from Feb 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hercules Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hercules Pizza.
Has Hercules Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hercules Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hercules 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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