Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the (all ) refrigeration unit(s). 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.
4-203.12
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water is lacking at handsink in kitchen.
5-103.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces of the have an accumulation of debris: 1.prep units and refrigerators observed with food and debris. 2.side of stove and hose have grease buildup. 3.sandwich storage cart have food and soil residue. 4.exterior of dough mixer has food debris. 5.pot/pan holder observed with dust. 3.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement and dumpster) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceilings and ceiling vents has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
61
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cooked chicken breast) 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
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen observed in poor repair. Observed heavy leakage.PIC informed.
5-205.15
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Frozen smoothies and desserts ) 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, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, dough mixer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and/or other debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the (all) refrigeration unit(s). 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.
4-203.12
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of debris: 1.all prep units and refrigerators observed with food and/ other debris 2.side of stove and connecting hose have food debris and grease 3.grill shelves 4.all prep unit shelves bottom shelve have soil residue and food debris 5.spice table shelves observed with food debris 6.sandwich storage cart have food and soil residue 7.condiment squeeze container observed with food residue 8.retail shelves have dust 9.exterior of dough mixer has food debris 10.lights above pizza prep observed with dust and food debris
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in kitchen and walk in cooler 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The (ceiling and ceiling vents ) in the (retail ) area has an accumulation dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The (ceilings ) in the (retail) area is in poor repair.Observed water stains The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.16
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Can lids and strainer were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Food does not meet standards of identity
Inspector notes: Working containers of (dry ingredients and condiment containers) 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.
3-601.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Various food product and/or single service items ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in cooler and basement ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of (dry ingredients ). 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Chest freezers ) located in the (basement ) area was not in good repair. Observed lids being wrapped in duct tape.
4-501.11
27
Apr 8, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest Freezers located in the basement area was not in good repair(observed freezers hoods wrapped in duct tape).
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed with debris: 1.ceilings in the retail area and kitchen observed with water stains. 2.ceiling vents in retail area have an accumulation of dust. 3.floors in the walk in cooler have soil and food residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed under the stairs in basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) 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
Inspector notes: Various food product 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 label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cereals and desserts 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, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed patches of flooring in the walk in cooler in poor repair . The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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.
2-102.12
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Plastic container were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry foods . 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest freezers located in the basement area was not in good repair(observed freezer hoods wrapped in duct tape).
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage shelves in retail area have an accumulation of dust.
4-601.11(B)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area including under basement stairs. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed with debris: 1.ceilings in retail area, kitchen, and walk in cooler observed with an accumulation of dust and/or water stains. 2.floors in walk in have soil residue and food debris. 3.floors in basement observed with soil residue, dust , and other debris. 4.walls in walk in cooler have soil and food residue. 5.fans and fan unit in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. 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 Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience.
How does Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience 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 Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milanos Pizzeria Olive Deli and Convenience is inspected around two times per year on average.
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