Papa Ginos

80 Highland Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Pizza
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Papa Ginos has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Papa Ginos squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 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. Per interview pasta was placed in the walk-in cooler in a container greater than four inches deep. Temperature observed to be 49 degrees F. Pasta had been made less than 2 hours prior to inspection and was placed in a shallow pan to complete cooling process. Proper cooling methods reviewed.
3-501.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The entrance door is not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the condenser fan guards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris. Fan guards are to be cleaned.
4-602.13
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Ginos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Ginos on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Papa Ginos compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Papa Ginos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Providence average of 79.

Has Papa Ginos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa Ginos have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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