Pawtucket House of Pizza

398 Smithfield Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pawtucket House of Pizza stretching back to 2024. Pawtucket House of Pizza was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Pawtucket House of Pizza's latest score is in line with the Pawtucket average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the steak sandwich prep unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handles on the two-door reach in located in the prep area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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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 PIC, chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Chicken was moved to sheet pans in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are 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. Labels were added at the time of inspection.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored in between the 3-bay sink and wall. Knives were moved to the 3-bay sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Oct 1, 2024

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handle for the 2 door reach in refrigerator and the wall behind the prep table was observed in poor repair. Handle must be replaced and wall should be constructed of a material that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pawtucket House of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pawtucket House of Pizza on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pawtucket House of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pawtucket House of Pizza.

How does Pawtucket House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Pawtucket House of Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Pawtucket House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pawtucket House of Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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