Nikolas Pizza

38 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Nikolas Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2025. 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 three to six between inspections.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Nikolas Pizza on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Establishment does not keep up to date logs for time as a public health control for selling pizza by the slice. Approval for using time as a public health control is contingent on proper records and retention.

3-501.19

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several prepared food items and sliced deli meats and cheeses were 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 stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings and other food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in coolers. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items were relocated during time of inspection.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on both 3-door low boy units. 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 fan guards in walk-in coolers #2 and #3 have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back exit by the hot water heater, 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

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (shelving in dry storage off kitchen was observed with an accumulation of dust, dirt, other unidentifiable debris. Shelving shall be cleaned and sanitized.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on True 3 door lowboy right door was observed in poor repair. Gasket shall be repaired or replaced

4-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen (front and back) is constructed of acoustic tiles that are not are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Tiles shall be replaced as needed with non-acoustic non-absorbent smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Establishment is lacking coving between the walls and flooring. Area behind dish machine, food prep areas and high moisture areas shall be coved.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikolas Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikolas Pizza on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikolas Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nikolas Pizza.

How does Nikolas Pizza compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Nikolas Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Nikolas Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nikolas Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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