Ny Pizza of Ri
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
82
Score
Ny Pizza of Ri appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Wakefield facility scores 89, putting Ny Pizza of Ri on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a person certified in food safety was not on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Owner is to ensure 1 or multiple employees are certified in food safety so that a food safety certified individual is on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served as soon as possible. (Per the PIC, course and test were recently completed and awaiting test results.)
2-103.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a FULL-TIME, ON-SITE MANAGER certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the establishment Licensed Certified Food Safety Manager. Per the PIC, food safety course and test were recently completed. Owner is to ensure a full-time employee is certified in food safety and registered with the RIDOH CFP as the Licensed Food Safety Manager for the location as soon as possible. Application for Certified Food Safety Manager License printed and left with PIC at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the backroom, 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
82
Jan 28, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed to be using Time as a Public Health Control for Pizza Slices without prior approval from the RIDOH CFP. PIC is to submit detailed letter of request, procedures, and log sheets for using Time as a Public Health Control for the Pizza slices to RIDOH Center for Food Protection as soon as possible. Information left with the PIC at the time of previous inspection. (Per owner, application is to be submitted within next 24 hrs.)
3-501.19
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a person certified in food safety was not on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Owner is to ensure 1 or multiple employees are certified in food safety so that a food safety certified individual is on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served as soon as possible. (Per the Owner, Multiple employees registered for Food Safety Course/Test beginning within a week from inspection.)
2-103.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The display cooler used for Pizza Slices was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection. Use unit for cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods is to be discontinued until adjusted/repaired and properly maintaining food temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less (containers of water placed in unit for cold holding temperature monitoring at time of inspection.). Owner began cleaning condenser unit and adjusted control temperature settings at time of inspection.
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 that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the establishment Licensed Certified Food Safety Manager. Per the Owner, multiple employees are registered for a Food Safety Course/Test within a week from inspection. Owner is to ensure a full-time employee is certified in food safety and registered with the RIDOH CFP as the Licensed Food Safety Manager for the location as soon as possible. Application for Certified Food Safety Manager License printed and left with PIC at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
70
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, several food items were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit... - Calzones in the Pizza display cooler were observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, warm pizza was placed into the display cooler prior to inspection. Calzones were moved to colder refrigeration. - Bagged mozzarella cheese in the upstairs reach-in cooler were observed held at 42-57 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, bagged cheese had been in refrigeration unit for several days. Bags of cheese observed at 42-44 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to colder refrigeration. Bags of cheese observed at 45-57 degrees Fahrenheit were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed to be using Time as a Public Health Control for Pizza Slices without prior approval from the RIDOH CFP. PIC is to submit detailed letter of request, procedures, and log sheets for using Time as a Public Health Control for the Pizza slices to RIDOH Center for Food Protection as soon as possible. Information left with the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.19
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled Chemical Spray Bottles were stored in same area with food/equipment/single service articles in the kitchen area. Bottles containing Chemicals taken from bulk are to be properly labeled and stored in a safe protected location. Chemicals were moved to protected location at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a person certified in food safety was not on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Owner is to ensure 1 or multiple employees are certified in food safety so that a food safety certified individual is on site as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served as soon as possible.
2-103.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The area upstairs where prep is sometimes completed does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Use of the upstairs area for food prep is to be discontinued until a hand sink is installed and inspected by RIDOH CFP Inspector.
5-204.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The faucet to the front handwashing station was observed to be leaking when turned off. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The back door to the outside was observed not tight fitting when closed. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a FULL-TIME, ON-SITE MANAGER certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the establishment Licensed Certified Food Safety Manager. Owner is to ensure a full-time employee is certified in food safety and registered with the RIDOH CFP as the Licensed Food Safety Manager for the location as soon as possible.
2-102.12(A)
45
Jun 4, 2024
Environmental Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Several food items in various refrigeration were observed held at 44 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored in same area with food/equipment/single service articles in the kitchen area. Chemicals were moved to protected location at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed to be using Time as a Public Health Control for Pizza Slices. PIC is to submit detailed letter of procedures, log sheets, and request for using Time as a Public Health Control for the Pizza slices to RIDOH Center for Food Protection as soon as possible. Information left with the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.19
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed left out on a prep counter at 71 degrees Fahrenheit (per PIC from previous day). Chicken was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in need of repair/adjustment... - Glass Door Cooler at the side of the Pizza Counter was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit - The Small Display Cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit Use of the units for Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods is to be discontinued until serviced/adjusted and maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor sealed coating in the kitchen area is in poor repair (Worn) . The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
50
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles on the shelf in the back prep area.
7-201.11
Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rodenticide observed exposed on the on the stairwell leading to the upstairs storage area. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
7-206.12
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were sent to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ny Pizza of Ri last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ny Pizza of Ri on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ny Pizza of Ri?
Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ny Pizza of Ri.
How does Ny Pizza of Ri compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?
Ny Pizza of Ri most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.
Has Ny Pizza of Ri's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ny Pizza of Ri have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ny Pizza of Ri means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ny Pizza of Ri inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ny Pizza of Ri is inspected around two times per year on average.
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