Piezonis
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Piezonis, the earliest from 2023. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Piezonis is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes was observed held at (45-47) degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes were stored in unit for less than 4 hours, diced tomatoes were moved to a different cold station hold unit. Establishment shall not store tcs foods in unit until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment shall send inspector update once salad station adjusted/fix.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Employee moved can opener to 3-bay sink to washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back ware-washing area, is not tight-fitting or in proper adjustment. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry for insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
74
Mar 13, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an adequate air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the three bay sink was in poor repair (bucket catching leak under one of the bays).
5-205.15
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the several refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the women's restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) A handle was lacking on the flip top of a prep unit 2) A handle was loose on the door of a small freezer unit 3) A leak was observed at the faucet of the three bay sink 4) The hand sink in the back area was loose (coming off the wall)
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside of refrigeration units have an accumulation of food debris.
4-602.13
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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back ware-washing area, is not tight-fitting or in proper adjustment. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
50
Sep 11, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The Flip top was observed not able to fully shut due to broken hinges. Per PIC parts are on order.
4-501.11
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment was using time for their pizza slices without permission. Establishment to email southern supervisor/senior with procedures regarding pizza slices. Establishment to cease using time for pizza slices until given permission.
3-501.19
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 44-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food that was out of temperature for less than 4 hours was moved to colder refrigeration to rapidly cool. All other food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
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
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed thawing on the counter in stagnant water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in multiple refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair: The salad prep unit was observed at 47 degrees ambient. The grill prep unit was observed at 45 degrees ambient. The Flip top was observed not able to fully shut due to broken hinges. The walk-in was iced over an unable to recover temperature adequately. Gasket was falling down on sauce fridge. Refrigeration arrived at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piezonis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piezonis on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piezonis?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piezonis.
How does Piezonis compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Piezonis most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Piezonis' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Piezonis have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
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 three times per year on average.
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