Main Street Pizza

229A Main Street, Hopkinton, RI 02804
Pizza
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Main Street Pizza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper hot holding temperatures”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Main Street Pizza's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza was observed held at 121-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pizza was reheated at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ranch dressing was observed held above fill line at prep unit #1 at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Reviewed cold holding procedures, dressing was moved into bottom of prep unit at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Rust cleaner) was stored with canned tomato sauce. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice and pasta salad was 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
Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces 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
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: Lowboy door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the wareashing area has an accumulation of black residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
41
Apr 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza was observed held at 111-115 degrees Fahrenheit in the pizza hot hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, pizza had been in the hot hold unit for a 1/2 hour. Food was reheated to 175 & 185 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Hot hold unit was taken out of service at time of inspection. Establishment must not use the pizza hot hold unit unless it can maintain an internal food temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Per person in charge, pizza will be held on top of the oven. Pizza temperature must be monitored. If pizza is not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on top of the oven, establishment must discontinue using the top of the oven to hot hold.
3-501.16(A)
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza was observed held at 107 degrees Fahrenheit in the pizza hot hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, pizza had been in the unit for about an hour. Pizza was transferred to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. The ambient air temperature was observed held at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza hot hold unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
3-501.16(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.
7-204.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation and ice machine are lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
64
Mar 14, 2024
Re-Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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. Per person in charge, they are in the process of printing new menus.
3-603.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course during time of inspection. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy. Per person in charge, establishment is in the process of printing new menus.
2-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Food was 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored uncovered in the prep units and walk-in cooler. Food must be covered to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
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. Per person in charge, an application was submitted yesterday but certificate has not been processed.
2-102.12
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils.
7-207.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed filling up a container at the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Food was 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 thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fish was observed thawing on the floor. 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A knife was observed stored on an unclean surface (under a container) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored uncovered in the prep units and walk-in cooler. Food must be covered to prevent contamination during storage.
3-307.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Street Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Street Pizza on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Main Street Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Main Street Pizza.

How does Main Street Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hopkinton?

Main Street Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hopkinton average of 89.

Has Main Street Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Main Street Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Main Street 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.

How often is Main Street Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Street Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.