Piezonis

99 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Piezonis has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on 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.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Piezonis's latest score is in line with the Pawtucket average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris: -walls, vents and ceilings in kitchen -kitchen hood (interior and vents) The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards attached to prep units 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sides of the fryer and fanguards in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were added at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area 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 walk-in fans and inside of the 1 door reach-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Nov 7, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed on the Salad prep cooler 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 by the prep sink and by the drain in front of the walk in cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair

6-501.11

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. - Meatballs were held >2 hours, meatballs were voluntarily disposed of. Reheating process and hot holding process was revisited with establishment.

3-501.16(A)

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. - During time of inspection no employee was certified in food safety.

2-102.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items (pizza boxes) are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

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

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk in cooler (blower unit, shelving, and floor) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area by the prep sink and by the drain in front of the walk in cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piezonis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piezonis on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piezonis?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Piezonis.

How does Piezonis compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

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

Has Piezonis's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Piezonis 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 Piezonis 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 Piezonis inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piezonis is inspected around two times per year on average.

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