Pilon at De Foyer
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Pilon at De Foyer, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cold holding temperatures, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Entry doors to the outside 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
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Lowboy was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. No TCS food items are to be stored in unit until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham and cheese were observed past the disposition 7 day mark. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine and deli slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized. Ice machine was emptied at the time of inspection. Ice machine is not to be used until it has been cleaned, sanitized, and photo has been sent to RIDOH.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Entry doors to the outside 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
64
Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-302.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler #2 is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 09/08/23.
6-201.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the 2 door lowboy freezer (prep unit) were observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced. -Per interview of PIC, an order has been placed.
4-402.12
82
Aug 8, 2023
Opening
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken wings and spring rolls were observed held at 46-48 degrees Fahrenheit at the low boy unit #2. Ambient temperature of the unit was observed at 46 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. per person in charge food items were left stored overnight at the unit. Food items were voluntarily disposed of. Unit was put out of service until unit reach-temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the Kitchen walk-in was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects are not controlled as evidenced by flies at the bar #1. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. pest control is active 1X month.
6-501.111
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar dishwashers.
4-302.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the preparation unit were observed in poor repair.
4-402.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles are missing above the ice machine area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler #2 needs to be re-sealed. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pilon at De Foyer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pilon at De Foyer on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pilon at De Foyer?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pilon at De Foyer.
How does Pilon at De Foyer compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Pilon at De Foyer most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Pilon at De Foyer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pilon at De Foyer have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pilon at De Foyer 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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