Pams Pizza

2739 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Pams Pizza has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pams Pizza's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Per interview with PIC can opener is not in use, they use electric can opener. -Staff removed can opener from kitchen during this inspection. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized slicer during time of inspection.

4-602.11

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back prep area next to 3-bay sink. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -PIC supplied hand sink with soap during the time of this inspection.

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the prep area was lacking paper towels at time of inspection. - Hand washing sink shall be supplied with paper towels. - PIC supplied hand sink with paper towel

6-301.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the employee's toilet room is not self-closing.

6-202.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back prep area of 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

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

3-304.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust, dirt, residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Designated area for employees' beverages reviewed. -Staff moved beverages.

2-401.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back prep area and front prep area are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Tiles shall be replaced.

6-201.11

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP imitation crab was observed stored in the walk-in with the package in tact. Proper thawing methods of ROP seafood reviewed with PIC. PIC solution is to take ROP imitation crab out of freezer the night before use and cutting package open prior to storing in walk-in to thaw. ROP imitation crab was disposed of.

3-501.13

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

2-102.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pams Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pams Pizza on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pams Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pams Pizza.

How does Pams Pizza compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Pams Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Pams Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pams Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pams Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pams Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pams Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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