Neapolis Food Emporium

60 S County Commons Way No G1, Wakefield, RI 02879

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Neapolis Food Emporium has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to four between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Wakefield facility scores 89, putting Neapolis Food Emporium on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items prepared on site (Buffalo Sauce, Blueberry Compote, and Buttercream) were observed held beyond 7 days from 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 and held for no longer than 7 days from the date of preparation unless frozen. Food items were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Food items packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels with complete information (ingredient item SUB-Ingredients, allergens list). 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. Per the PIC, ingredients are available upon customer request. Per the PIC, next labels created to contain complete information.

3-602.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An allergen awareness statement was observed to be lacking from the menu/menu boards. An allergen awareness statement was designed and printed at the time of inspection and posted viewable by customers.

2-103.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the high temperature dish machine rinse cycle pressure gauge was observed to be reading less than 15-25psi as required. equipment is to be adjusted and maintained in good repair. (Per thermo-label testing device, dish machine was observed properly sanitizing at time of inspection.)

4-502.11(A)

May 8, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required (less than 15 PSI) at the time of inspection. Dish Machine was observed to be properly sanitizing per high temp. thermo-labels test. Per the PIC, equipment was serviced since previous inspection and is due to be serviced again.

4-501.113

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment was observed to be using Reduced Oxygen Packaging for cheeses, guanciale, and calabrese. The use of Reduced Oxygen Packaging has not yet been approved by RIDOH CFP and is to be discontinued until approval by RIDOH Supervisor is obtained.

3-502.12

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required (less than 15 PSI) at the time of inspection. Call was made for service at the time of inspection.

4-501.113

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Walk-In Cooler door gasket(s) were observed in poor repair. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Mar 27, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Time as a public health control: procedures & records

Proper cold holding temperatures

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neapolis Food Emporium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Neapolis Food Emporium on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Neapolis Food Emporium?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Neapolis Food Emporium.

How does Neapolis Food Emporium compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Neapolis Food Emporium most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Neapolis Food Emporium's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Neapolis Food Emporium have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Neapolis Food Emporium 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 Neapolis Food Emporium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Neapolis Food Emporium is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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