Hope Street Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
55
Score
Hope Street Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Hope Street Pizza was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose all the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the top of the stairs to the ice machine basement area 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the basement walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza boxes observed stored on the floor in the dining room. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
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 refrigerators freezers lowboy .
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease recycling receptacle has an accumulation of grease and debris. Grease receptacle must be cleaned or replaced.
5-501.110
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed throughout the establishment especially the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
55
Oct 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
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
95
Sep 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as ground meat) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as feta for salads, and cooked chicken) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
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. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
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
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A knife was observed stored on an unclean surface (between the two lids of the prep table) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with a hole in the upper case.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the table beneath the grill have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A metal panel on the front of the hood is in poor repair, broken with pieces missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
58
Sep 11, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as ground meat and ) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked items) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat foods during storage.
3-302.11
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 basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
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. Slicer is to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Aluminum wrap observed lining shelves in the kitchen. 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: food storage bins beneath the counter in the dough area table beneath grill sides of fryers can opener base
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the kitchen is in poor repair, nonfunctional during inspection . The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A metal panel on the front of the hood is in poor repair, broken, with pieces missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement 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 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One panel of ceiling lights was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored inside a container of coleslaw.
3-304.12
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The floor mixer was not in good repair, with a hole in the upper case, exposing layers of materials that are flaking off.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The ice scoop was not in good repair, with a large piece missing.
4-501.11
35
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 16 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, tongs) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soups and potatoes 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the basement. 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: Thermometers are lacking in the 2 door basement refrigeration units. 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
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection. An employee certified in food safety must be present anytime food is being prepared or served.
2-101.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the basement walk in freezer. 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: 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
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored inside a container of coleslaw.
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 basement area.
4-903.11(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The floor mixer was not in good repair, with a broken case, now taped, with a hole in the tape.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Aluminum wrap is used to line shelves in the kitchen. 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: prep units refrigerators freezers fryers, especially the sides table beneath grill shelves can opener portable fan chest freezers in basement
4-602.13
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: The area around the oil recycling container has an accumulation of oil, grease, and debris.
5-501.115
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The oil recycling bin has a heavy accumulation of oil and grease. A new receptacle is recommended.
5-501.116
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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A metal panel on the front of the hood is in poor repair, broken, with pieces missing, and pulling down from the hood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the kitchen is in poor repair, nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement 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 in good repair
Inspector notes: One panel of ceiling lights were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hope Street Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hope Street Pizza on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hope Street Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hope Street Pizza.
How does Hope Street Pizza compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Hope Street Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Hope Street Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hope Street Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hope Street 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 Hope Street Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hope Street Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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