Mother Pizzeria Pvd

40 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Mother Pizzeria Pvd was last inspected on Apr 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Mother Pizzeria Pvd's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, slicers are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. PIC informed.
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese was observed over stacked in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed over stacked cheese in another pan for proper cold holding.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu board and/or order station does not have an allergen statement.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dishwashing staff (employed by facility management) drying dishes with a cloth. Facility management notified.
4-901.11
64
Mar 5, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mother Pizzeria Pvd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mother Pizzeria Pvd on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Mother Pizzeria Pvd compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mother Pizzeria Pvd most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Mother Pizzeria Pvd's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mother Pizzeria Pvd have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mother Pizzeria Pvd means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.