Pizza Hut No 40588

1242 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Pizza Hut No 40588 is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Pizza Hut No 40588's latest score of 74 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food was moved at the time of inspection.

3-305.12

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside refuse area was observed with an accumulation of debris and rodent burrows. Refuse areas must be maintained as frequently as needed.

5-501.115

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. Establishment must apply for to have a Rhode Island Food Safety Manager.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The drain stoppers for the 3-bay sink were not in good repair. Equipment 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 shelves 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

Feb 20, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings and burrows located in the receptacle area. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment is to continue to work with pest control - Establishment is to follow pest control guidance to fill and eliminate burrows.

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 kitchen.

4-302.13

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the oven, and freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area outside was observed with an accumulation of droppings, Dumpster areas must be maintained.

5-501.115

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floor is the establishment have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut No 40588 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut No 40588 on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut No 40588?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut No 40588.

How does Pizza Hut No 40588 compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Pizza Hut No 40588 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Pizza Hut No 40588's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut No 40588 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Hut No 40588 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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