Marias Pizza and Wings

949 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Marias Pizza and Wings has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the three found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Marias Pizza and Wings's latest score of 50 falls below the Cranston average of 88. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person in charge (with a food safety manager certificate) was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed in 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 (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer broken down and moved to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items 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
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baklava and brownies packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, major allergens, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: 1) The floors under the cookline have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. 2) The front shelving under the register was observed with old rodent droppings The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The bottom corner of the door was observed with a hole. The physical facilities must be repaired in order to prevent entry for pests.
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and front entrance, 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 following was observed of non-food contact surfaces: 1) The cooking equipment was observed with an accumulation of grease and food debris 2) The hood ventilation system was observed with an accumulation of dust and grease 3) The prep table was observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings and flour 4) The interior and exterior of the refrigeration units in the kitchen were observed with food debris 5) The mixer was observed with an accumulation of flour The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.
4-601.11(B)
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Jan 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
95
Jan 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings observed throughout the facilities (floor, shelving, and equipment). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside 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 following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings: 1) Base of large CIP mixer 2) Shelving under register area 3) Shelving above food prep table 4) Magnetic strip for utensils 5) Dunnage racks
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of debris and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Jan 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving of the counter up front and the can storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
Dec 19, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving of the counter up front and the can storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
Dec 7, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC sanitized the slicer at the time of inspection. The slicer must be washed rinsed and sanitized after every use.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings underneath the service counter. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the front storage counter have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-601.11(B)
78
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed PIC touching rodent droppings with gloved hand and proceeded to cut onion.PIC voluntarily disposed of onion.
3-101.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of chemicals was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment to increase PCS to biweekly services in order to control pest. Must provide inspector with proof of services prior to re inspection.
6-501.111
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lettuce were not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut.
3-302.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris, and/or rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
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.PIC currently enrolled in class
2-102.12
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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves, counters, prep storage unit in kitchen area have an accumulation food residue, debris, and rodent droppings. Establishment to wash and sanitize all equipment and non food contact surfaces.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in kitchen and front counter area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marias Pizza and Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marias Pizza and Wings on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marias Pizza and Wings?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marias Pizza and Wings.

How does Marias Pizza and Wings compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Marias Pizza and Wings most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Marias Pizza and Wings's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marias Pizza and Wings have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Marias Pizza and Wings 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 Marias Pizza and Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marias Pizza and Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.