Nazs Halal
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2024, Nazs Halal has three inspections in the public record. On Sep 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.
Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Nazs Halal on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The cookline hand sink was observed with no running hot water. Appears that hot water handle is in poor repair is unable to dispense water. Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The drainage from the prep sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-402.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as fish filet) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cucumber and tomato salad) in the 2-door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection and guidance document was provided.
3-302.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked goods 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. Establishment is to add food labels to product.
3-602.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside with screen, located in the back exit, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to repair or replace screen mesh that is in poor repair.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The cookline hand sink and 3-bay sink in the food preparation area were observed to leaking from the faucet and the drain and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
50
Jul 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The drainage from the prep sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
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. Corrective Action - A Certified Food Safety Manager must be present at all times food is being, prepared, handled or served. Establishment is to have employees undergo food safety training.
2-102.12
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the grill draw. The handle to the prep unit, and rice cooker are in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
74
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The drainage from the prep sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable slicer, can opener) 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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the grill draw. The handle to the prep unit, and rice cooker are in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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. Corrective Action - A Certified Food Safety Manager must be present at all times food is being, prepared, handled or served. Establishment is to have employees undergo food safety training.
2-102.12
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Corrective Action - Sanitizer bay was filled and employees, wash rinsed and sanitized previously washed and rinsed equipment and utensils.
4-501.115
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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knife was stored on an unclean surface (between equipment) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Corrective Action - Knife was brought to sink, to be wash rinsed and sanitized.
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
Gloves used incorrectly or not changed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee was observed talking on cell phone with gloves on while cutting vegetables. Corrective Action - Before RTE food was had contact with employee gloves, employees was instructed to wash hands and change gloves.
3-304.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nazs Halal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nazs Halal on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nazs Halal?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nazs Halal.
How does Nazs Halal compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Nazs Halal most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Nazs Halal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Nazs Halal have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nazs Halal 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.
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