Papa Ginos
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Papa Ginos, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 89, which Papa Ginos' 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bread Crumbs were observed stored on the floor in the food storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The lids on the Pizza Prep Unit was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk in cooler, two door low boy and two door freezer. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit doors. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The storage shelf in the walk in cooler was observed in poor condition. Equipment must be maintained.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the of shelfing and areas around the fryolator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non Food contact surfaces must be maintained.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Tile coving was observed in poor repair by the freezers. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Grout was observed in poor repair under the three bay. Grout must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess of debris. Hood systems must be maintained.
4-204.11
74
Dec 14, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 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. Per interview of staff, recently prepared chicken fingers were placed in the prep unit low boy to cool. Inspector asked that staff cool chicken fingers in walk-in cooler.
3-501.15
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working tray of dough was observed stored on top of a trash can in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Per interview of PIC, gaskets are on order. This violation has not exceeded the original correct by date.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walls and ventilation near the pizza oven have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli-cheeses located in the preparation unit were observed marked with a date that exceeded the 7 days limit for ready to eat foods. Food items were observed dated 11/25/23. Food items was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was stored in a bucket at 0 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato slicer and pepper slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar and salt was not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the 1 door freezer and pizza prep-units was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following equipment throughout the establishment were observed with an accumulation debris, dust, or dried grease. 1) Inside of prep unit. 2) Under equipment and prep-tables. 3) Outer areas of reach in freezer in front cook line (dried grease/oil/other debris). 4) Ventilation covers near pizza oven (dust). 5) Fans and shelving at the walk-in cooler. 6) Mop sink area. All areas MUST be cleaned and kept free of grease, dust and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler, storage room, and next to oven unit, had accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The ventilation hood system has an accumulation of grease, must be thoroughly cleaned.
4-204.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Ginos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Ginos on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Ginos?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Papa Ginos.
How does Papa Ginos compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?
Papa Ginos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.
Has Papa Ginos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Ginos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.
How often is Papa Ginos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Ginos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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