Pizza J

967 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Pizza

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pizza J. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used”, which has been cited two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Pizza J is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 14 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. PIC discarded sanitizer spray.

7-204.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Inspector observed leak under 3 bay sink and per PIC, there is a leak under the dump sink in the kitchen area.

5-402.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the can opener was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled during inspection.

7-102.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dehydrator equipment in the kitchen area. Per PIC, establishment dehydrates citrus fruits for cocktail beverages. PIC informed to stop practice, submit procedures, and lab test dehydrated citrus twice a year.

8-103.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink in the bar area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed.

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area was lacking paper towels. PIC refilled.

6-301.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and spray bottles.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors behind pizza oven, near cookbook corner shelf, and under checkout counter have an accumulation of 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: Inspector observed leak at wine/keg station.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Inspector observed the butcher block wood table located in the dough area in poor repair (cracks in butcher block).

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC cleaned during inspection.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling above the walk-in cooler and near hand-sink on cookline is in poor repair (actively leaking). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks throughout the kitchen area and bar were lacking proper handwashing signage.

6-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza J last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza J on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza J?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza J.

How does Pizza J compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pizza J most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Pizza J's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza J have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza J 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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