Pick and Pay

94 George Waterman Road, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Pick and Pay has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The most recent inspection turned up 12 violations, more than the four found previously.

Restaurants in Johnston average 77, so Pick and Pay trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

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.

4-302.12

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the restroom was lacking paper towels. PIC replaced.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in retail door gaskets (milk door) were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - Storage cabinets, - Cooler retail shelves, - Walk-in cooler storage shelves, - Microwave

4-602.13

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a mop sink.

5-203.13

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors (under retail shelves and walk-in cooler) and walls (walk-in cooler) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - ceiling tiles with old water damage, - walk-in cooler walls with chipped paint and exposed wood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front and back of building, are 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Beverages were observed stored on the floor in the retail and walk-in cooler areas. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the retail area is in poor repair(observed water stains). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back outside area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Observed mops being stored on 3 bay sink. Mops must be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner.

6-501.16

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pick and Pay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pick and Pay on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pick and Pay compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Pick and Pay most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Pick and Pay's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pick and Pay have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around 12 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pick and Pay 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.

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