J Palmieris Pizzeria
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
67
Score
J Palmieris Pizzeria has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surfaces clean, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Johnston restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black.
4-501.112
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chicken breast) was observed thawing in 3 bay 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
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(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit door gaskets 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 (refrigeration units, stove hoods, cooking equipment, and ceiling lights ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceiling ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed missing tile exposing exhaust/hvac duct. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.PIC informed.
6-501.11
67
Jun 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.all refrigeration units have food residue and other debris. 2.hoods observed with grease and other debris. 3.pipes and equipment near fryer have an accumulation of grease and/or other debris.
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.
2-102.12
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black.
4-501.112
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the (all) refrigeration unit(s). 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.
4-203.12
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.
2-102.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the restroom was lacking signage. A sign or poster must be posted to notify food employees of handwashing.
6-301.14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Linens were observed being stored in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back dining room 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between prep units. Knives were removed to ware washing area to be wash and sanitized.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 48DF.PIC moved items that were prepped within time /temp for food safety to another unit.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.all refrigeration units have food residue and other debris. 2.prep table in kitchen have soil residue, food residue, and other debris 3.hoods observed with dust and grease. 4.equipment shelves have dust and/or other debris. 5.ceiling vents have an accumulation of dust. 6.pipes and equipment near fryer have and accumulation of grease and/or other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen and front counter area is in poor repair. Observed damage and/or missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Palmieris Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Palmieris Pizzeria on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Palmieris Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J Palmieris Pizzeria.
How does J Palmieris Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
J Palmieris Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has J Palmieris Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at J Palmieris Pizzeria have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J Palmieris Pizzeria 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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