House of Pizza
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, House of Pizza has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to eight violations previously.
Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so House of Pizza trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, cooked chicken and mushrooms were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Both food items were moved to sheet pans at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the sandwich unit and pizza cutting unit. 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.
4-101.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets 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 walk-in fan guards and walk-in 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
78
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The 2 door reach-in was observed held at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food in unit was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection (see disposal sheet). Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food products were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food was moved at the time of inspection.
3-305.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener, slicer, and mixer bowl were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and mixer bowl were moved to the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the sandwich unit and pizza cutting unit. 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.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in fan guard, and walk-in 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
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 must apply for to have a Rhode Island Food Safety Manager. Establishment employs individuals with food safety manager certification but there is no active RIFMC.
2-102.12(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Food items were observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food items must be covered to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) 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)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
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.
6-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Food Safety manager was on site during time of inspection. A 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 contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the sandwich unit and pizza cutting unit. 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.
4-101.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the walk in cooler were observed in poor repair. Gaskets 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 gaskets on the sandwich unit, and of the pizza cutting stations have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Pizza on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Pizza?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at House of Pizza.
How does House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
House of Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at House of Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at House of 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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