Pizza King

No 6, Warwick, RI 02888

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Pizza King's latest score of 74 falls below the Warwick average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: The available log sheets for recording Time as a Public Health Control for Pizza Slices were observed not being used. PIC is to ensure log sheets are regularly used and maintained as required by RIDOH CFP approval for use of Time as a Public Health Control.

3-501.19

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, an on-site manager certified in food safety was not available as required at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC is to ensure extra employees are certified and available as needed.

2-103.11

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

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - walk-in cooler fan shroud - cheese grater attachment Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning of non-food-contact surfaces began at the time of inspection.

4-602.13

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat was stored above cold hold line due to container not fitting. Establishment to order new containers that tightly fit in unit to allow food to be stored below cold hold line. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Deli meat was recently placed in unit. Deli meat was moved to walk-in to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Establishment is using time as a public health for the pizza slices. Establishment has a variance but is not using logs as required. Establishment to start using logs for slices. Proper log use reviewed with PIC.

3-502.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The pizza spatula was observed stored between the wall and the wall mounted ticket holder. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Spatula was moved to 3-bay.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza King on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pizza King compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Pizza King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Pizza King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza King 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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