Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024
82
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 8, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for East Providence sits at 79, putting Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(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. Can opener was put through wash cycle at time of inspection.
4-602.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain or in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit, or on a clean dry surface.
3-304.12
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (raw chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Racks of ribs were observed wrapped in plastic and were held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit and demi-glace was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil was observed held at ambient temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC stated that the ribs were cooked that morning and was still within cooling process. Ribs were removed from plastic and placed on sheet pan to finish cooling process. Demi-glace and garlic in oil were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: A steel wool scrub pad was observed inside of the hand sink by the prep area. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking an allergen statement on menu. Establishment is to include allergen statement on menus.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
5-205.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, (Ribs, Demi-Glace) was placed hot in the refrigerator. Establishment provided with cooling logs to verify cooling methods and shall be made available to inspector at next inspection.
3-501.15
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-204.115
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking drain plugs for 3-bay sink. Establishment is to purchase drain plugs for sink.
4-301.12
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
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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Proofing walk-in cooler was observed with 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
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
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: Ice machine at the soda dispenser observed being held together using duct tape. Duct tape must be removed and equipment properly repaired.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Duct tape observed along the edge of the wall and coving near the cook area. Duct tape is to be removed and replaced using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
6-101.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company?
Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company.
How does Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Midici the Neopolitan Pizza Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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