Pizza Amore

2792 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2023

Score

High Risk

Pizza Amore has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 19, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pizza Amore dates to Oct 19, 2023.

Pizza Amore's latest score of 52 falls below the East Providence average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an 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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the 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

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of dried food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors, walls, and ceiling throughout the facility have an accumulation of grease, soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: One of the doors of the pizza prep unit does not close properly and must be repaired. In addition, gaskets are cracked and beginning to split away from doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of some of the shelving in the walk-in cooler, as well as the gaskets of the prep units, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the warewashing area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Amore last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Amore on file is from Oct 19, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Pizza Amore compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Pizza Amore most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pizza Amore 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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