Nino's Pizza

500 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Nino's Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found four violations, down from 10 violations the time before.

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

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Nino's Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Grilled chicken, fried chicken, and shaved steak was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Per PIC, all foods were made within 3 hours of inspection. Foods were moved to shallow pans and into the freezer to rapidly cool. Cooling methods reviewed with staff at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person in charge (with a certificate of completion from an accredited food safety manager course) was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces were observed with: 1) the cooking equipment in the fry station has an accumulation of grease. 2) the hood ventilation system has an accumulation of grease. 3) The fan covers in the 2 main walk-in refrigerators were observed with an accumulation of dust.
4-601.11(B)
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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 to increase PCS to biweekly services. PIC to provide inspector with proof of services.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC voluntarily disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outdoor refuse area has an accumulation of litter, foliage, and other debris. Refuse areas must cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back outside area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and /or rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the warewashing and back kitchen area is in poor repair(observed holes). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Inpsector observed dead insects on fly glue traps in prep area. Insect control devices shall be installed so that devices are not located over a FOOD preparation: dead insects insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD or food equipment.
6-202.13
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration.
3-304.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation debris: 1.prep units and 1 dr refrigerator have food residue and other debris 2.oven hoods observed with grease and other debris. 3.shelves throughout kitchen and front counter area observed with food residue, debris, and rodent droppings.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nino's Pizza on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nino's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nino's Pizza.

How does Nino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Nino's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Nino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nino's Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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