Papa Joe's Wrap Shack

567 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Joe's Wrap Shack three times, with records going back to 2023. Papa Joe's Wrap Shack was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Bristol restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cod fish was observed thawing in its original intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items within ROP packaging shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food items were observed still frozen and were completely removed from their original packaging during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the basement toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation spaces shall be self-closing to prevent/limit potential contamination.

6-202.14

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken, rice, and cut vegetables were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Apr 24, 2023

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Establishment is lacking a food prep sink. A food prep sink shall be installed with an air gap.

5-201.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a drainboard at the 3 bay sink. -A drainboard shall be installed.

4-204.119

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Joe's Wrap Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's Wrap Shack on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Joe's Wrap Shack?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Joe's Wrap Shack.

How does Papa Joe's Wrap Shack compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Papa Joe's Wrap Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Papa Joe's Wrap Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Papa Joe's Wrap Shack have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Joe's Wrap Shack 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 Joe's Wrap Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's Wrap Shack is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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