Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
43
Score
Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant's latest score of 43 falls below the Barrington average of 84. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meats observed not marked with the date of preparation (opening package). 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
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Cooked chicken was observed cooling in wrapped individual serving packages in the prep unit. Chicken had been cooked this morning and was observed at 56 degrees F. Chicken packages were untied and spread out on sheet pans to complete the cooling process. Cooling methods reviewed.
3-501.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Test strips must be obtained.
4-302.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container was observed in the kitchen hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment has employees certified in an approved food safety management course. One of these employees must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working container of salt observed 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the establishment, 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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (forks, knives) are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following observed in poor repair: Gaskets in a couple of prep units have split away from the doors and must be replaced. Can opener is heavily rusted and must be replaced. Door to the walk-in cooler, condenser fan guard in the walk-in freezer, and top cover of a prep unit are broken and must be repaired.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving throughout the establishment and in refrigeration units, as well as the condenser fan guards in the walk-in cooler, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas must be cleaned.
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Walls throughout the facility and floor under the cook/grill/fryolator line have an accumulation of soil residue, grease, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-101.11
43
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink at the time of the inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat and cheese was 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. Dates were added to the food at the time of the inspection.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the store, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The fan guard located in the walk-in freezer was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. -Wall behind the grill line -Walk-in cooler ceiling -The floors throughout the kitchen The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
61
Jun 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink
4-302.14
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces under the tables in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
74
Jun 5, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The Walk in Cooler was observed held at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Misc. food items were observed at between 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. CA - Misc food items were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is to use walk in freezer of stand alone units until Walk in is fixed.
3-501.16(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, vegetable slicer knives) 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 thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Thermometers are lacking from refrigeration units. Thermometers must be present in all refrigeration units.
4-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The Non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen were observed with an accumulation of dust, dirt and food residue. Establishment must clean maintain non food contact surfaces.
4-602.13
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant.
How does Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Barrington?
Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Barrington average of 84.
Has Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepperonis Pizza Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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