Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to eight violations previously.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Newport restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment is not maintaining daily time as a public health control logs. Per approval letter, using time as a public health control is contingent on maintaining daily time as a public health control logs with all required information including: time made, how many, and how many discarded after 4hrs.
3-501.19
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and emptied during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings and gnawed insulation in the walk-in cooler. 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 is to continue working with pest control to minimize pest activity.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout and tiles were observed cracked in the kitchen area was observed to be low and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: chicken wings were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items were placed on a food storage rack during the time of inspection.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (gelato scoops and pizza slicers) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection and were placed on a dry clean surface.
3-304.12
61
May 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking a proper air gap, an air break was observed. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli slicer and ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout and tiles were observed cracked in the kitchen area was observed to be low and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
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. Deli slicer is to be disassembled, cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking a proper air gap, an air break was observed. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment was observed using time as a public health control (TPHC) for slices of pizza with various toppings. Establishment does not have prior approval from RIDOH Center for Food Protection for using TPHC for pizza slices. Establishment is to cease practice.
3-501.19
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pickled Vegetables which are prepared within the establishment were observed past their date of disposition. Food items prepared within the establishment shall be disposed of after 7 days including the date of preparation. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.18
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen by the dishwasher was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was turned off and emptied during time of inspection. Ice machine is to be cleaned, sanitized, and allowed to air dry prior to putting equipment back in service.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed held at an ambient temperature of 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit within the prep unit by the fryolator. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil was observed held at ambient room temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were evaluated and disposed of during time of inspection. Proper storage methods discussed with PIC during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the storage area and the door by the dining room, are 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: The hand sink by the raw bar unit was lacking a splash guard to prevent potential contamination of single service take-out containers. Splash guard is to be installed.
3-307.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dough trays were observed stored on-top of a trash can during preparation. No food containers shall be stored on refuse containers. Food items were transferred into clean storage container and contaminated storage container was cleaned and sanitized.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (Pizza Cutters) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized then moved to a dry clean surface.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit by the fryolator. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler gasket, fan guards, floors around, shelving next to and sides of fryolator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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. Beverage was removed from food preparation area.
2-401.11
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: The condensate from the pizza prep unit by preparation space refrigeration unit was observed accumulating within the unit and overflowing into the low boy portion of the unit. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or other means of conveyance.
5-403.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout and tiles were observed cracked in the kitchen area was observed to be low and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
18
Sep 8, 2023
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize utensils (knives) after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Knives were washed and sanitized at time of inspection.
4-602.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (2 spray bottles at Bar) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC removed bottles at time of inspection.
7-102.11
78
Jun 30, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality.
How does Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.
Has Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mother Pizzeria, Uptown Hospitality is inspected around three times per year on average.
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