North End Pizzeria, the

3030 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at North End Pizzeria, the is still short, with only two visits logged. North End Pizzeria, the was last inspected on Apr 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Portsmouth sits at 81, putting North End Pizzeria, the on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors underneath shelving in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris.
6-501.12
95
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling cash and then immediately donning gloves. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves and in between tasks that would require a handwashing step.
2-301.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink faucet handle (left side) observed leaking when in use.
5-205.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Guests were observed walking through front cooking area and kitchen to access restroom. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. PIC informed.
2-103.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors (especially under crates, racks and equipment) and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the prep units 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Laminate lined shelves above prep unit and pizza stations were observed in poor repair (composite wood exposed in several areas). Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was North End Pizzeria, the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North End Pizzeria, the on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North End Pizzeria, the?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North End Pizzeria, the.

How does North End Pizzeria, the compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

North End Pizzeria, the most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has North End Pizzeria, the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at North End Pizzeria, the have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North End Pizzeria, the means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.