Jack's Pizza Pub

970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Jack's Pizza Pub appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from 10 violations to five.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up five times.

Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Jack's Pizza Pub trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2026
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Empty sanitizer jug was replaced. Sanitizer log is to be maintained daily.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. Bagged ice was obtained during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
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 on a table in the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the back area is in poor repair with paint peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
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)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the bar was nonfunctional during inspection. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives and pizza cutters observed stored on an unclean surface (crack between knife rack and wall) 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: Pizza paddles observed stored on an unclean surface (the brackets of a wire shelf) 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
Inspector notes: Plastic containers are being used as scoops in containers of flour. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink at the bar 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: The handwashing sink in the kitchen is in poor repair, with the cold water faucet handle missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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: can opener base table beneath flattop grill wire rack next to oven prep units sauce bottles. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and food debris.
4-602.13
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets are not stored inverted.
4-901.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils on the Keurig table are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
52
Sep 5, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Environmental Complaint
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-200ppm. Sanitizer was manually adjusted, and Ecolab was called during inspection.
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open containers of food in the prep unit were observed stacked with the container on top directly in contact with the food beneath. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (cooked chicken) 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. Chicken was re-cooked in the fryer.
3-301.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the bar was nonfunctional. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Owner repaired it during inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service, and bagged ice will be used until the ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Tuna salad 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.
3-501.17
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
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the small counter refrigeration unit. 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
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: Drain plugs are lacking for the 3 bay sink.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit, and the table beneath the grill have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink was in poor repair, with water dripping from the sanitizer bay. The hand wash sink in the kitchen was in poor repair, with the hot water handle not working. The hand sink at the bar was nonfunctional. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. All 3 sinks were repaired during inspection.
6-501.11
19
Feb 8, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in kitchen was observed leaking into a container.
5-205.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets for 2 door prep unit, 1 door freezer, and walk-in coolers were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate lines from the soda gun and tap drip tray is draining into the 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is lacking a proper air gap.
5-202.13
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
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 was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium and chlorine sanitizing solutions for the 3 bay sink and dishwashing machines.
4-302.14
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the storage room near food prep table is constructed of painted sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
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. Once food safety certificate is obtained, establishment must register with the state.
2-102.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Partition is required between food prep sink and ware washing table.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets for the 2 door prep unit and 1 door freezer in back storage room were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. 1 door freezer (ice accumulation) 2. walk-in cooler gaskets 3. shelving in beverage cooler
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda gun line and drip tray from tap are draining into 3 bay sink at the bar. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
45
Oct 20, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Food prep sink was lacking proper air gap.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back room, 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and fan guards of the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust and debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the backroom area near the ice machine is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's Pizza Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's Pizza Pub on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack's Pizza Pub?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jack's Pizza Pub.

How does Jack's Pizza Pub compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Jack's Pizza Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Jack's Pizza Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jack's Pizza Pub have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jack's Pizza Pub 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 Jack's Pizza Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Pizza Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.