Pawtucket Lion Pizza

197 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pawtucket Lion Pizza. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Looking across the full record, food-contact surfaces is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Pawtucket Lion Pizza's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 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. Slicer and can opener to be cleaned prior to use.

4-602.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC to re-instate once food safety certificate is obtained. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The kitchen hoods have an accumulation of dust (interior and vents). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the two-door reach in was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pawtucket Lion Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pawtucket Lion Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pawtucket Lion Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Pawtucket Lion Pizza.

How does Pawtucket Lion Pizza compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Pawtucket Lion Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Pawtucket Lion Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pawtucket Lion Pizza 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 Pawtucket Lion 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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