Little Johns Pizza

625 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tzatziki Sauce, Shaved Steak, and Sliced Cheese were observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold drawer unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several food items sliced/prepared on site were 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

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels made available at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the kitchen dish machine. In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature.

4-302.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Storage shelving - Dry ingredient storage containers - Large mixer - Refrigeration internal surfaces - Faucet controls Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling air vent and surfaces nearby were observed to have an accumulation of dust and/or soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: A cup was observed to be used as a scoop in a container of dry ingredient. 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. Cup was removed at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Pizza boxes were observed stored on a sheet of wood on the basement floor. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the cold drawer unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 43 - 44 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is to be adjusted to colder temperature to ensure food items are held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the 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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-204.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and walk-in vent cover have an accumulation of bio-film.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Johns Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Johns Pizza on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Johns Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Johns Pizza.

How does Little Johns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Little Johns Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Little Johns Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Johns Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Johns Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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