Port Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
43
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Port Pizza stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Middletown restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Environmental Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed leaking. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of pizza pans and plastic hotel pans were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All food contact surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Tabletop coolers were observed held at 43 and 46 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 rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed on prep tables, food contact surfaces, non-food contact surfaces of equipment, deceased rodent, and perimeter of interior of establishment. -The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection. 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.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: he Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
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 enroll in an accredited food safety course and register an individual with the Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license. Application provided during time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -all interior and exterior refrigeration units (food residue and black residue) -grease trap (soil residue) -prep tables (debris and rodent droppings) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
43
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: -The handsink was observed draining slowly -The 3 bay sink was observed leaking Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of pizza pans and plastic hotel pans were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All food contact surfaces to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: -Food debris was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. -The hand-washing sinks in the facility were lacking paper towels.
5-205.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tabletop coolers were observed held at 47 and 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time/temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: -The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed on prep tables, food contact surfaces, non-food contact surfaces of equipment, deceased rodent, and perimeter of interior of establishment. -The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection. 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.
6-501.111
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 enroll in an accreditted food safety course and register an individual with the Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license. Application provided during time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Various coolers were observed between ranging ambient temperatures of 47-48 degrees Fahrenheit. No TCS foods to be stored in units until properly adjusted. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -all interior and exterior refrigeration units (food residue and black residue) -grease trap (soil residue) -prep tables (debris and rodent droppings) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.110
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, rodent droppings and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Various openings (especially by back door) observed throughout the facility. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Sep 5, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Jul 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer and various equipment have an accumulation of grease, food residue, and other debris. Establishment to continue cleaning fryer daily and weekly deep cleaning.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Jun 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below.There is insufficient hot holding equipment to maintain foods at 135 degrees F or above.
4-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. sides and nonfood contact surfaces of the fryer 2. chest freezers (ice accumulation) 3. sides of oven
4-601.11(B)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Openings in between fryer, in ceiling above ducts, and pipes were observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair to prevent entryways and harborage for pests.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment and outside the back door. Overgrown weeds also observed by back door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floors, walls, and ceilings (especially by ducts, fryer, and middle prep room) throughout the facility 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the 3 bay sink 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the over the prep area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in residential refrigeration units and tabletop prep unit were observed held at 46-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 3 residential refrigerators and a tabletop prep unit were observed with temperatures not suitable to hold potentially hazardous foods. Refrigerators were taken out of service during time of inspection. Refrigerators must be removed from the premises.
4-501.11
50
Jun 10, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Salami, Bologna, and Chourice were observed held at (48-61) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed around the perimeter of establishment, and nonfood contact surfaces of bottom shelf of prep table. 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. All affected areas to be cleaned and sanitized.
6-501.111
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available in establishment during time of inspection. Per PIC, hot water heater to be installed today.
5-103.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the facility, is 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. sides of prep units 2. side and nonfood contact surfaces of fryer 3. bottom shelves of prep table 4. chest freezers (ice accumulation)
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Openings in between fryer, in ceiling above ducts, and pipes were observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair to prevent entryways and harborage for pests.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment and outside the back door. Overgrown weeds also observed by back door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
6-501.114
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights over the prep area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: There is not sufficient lighting in the middle refrigerator room of the establishment. Sufficient lighting is to be installed.
6-303.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Ventilation hood observed with an accumulation of grease and dust. Ventilation hood is to be properly cleaned.
4-204.11
47
May 16, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed around the perimeter of the establishment. No foods or food equipment observed to be contaminated. 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. All areas of droppings are to be thoroughly cleaned. Any new activity is to be monitored carefully and pest control increased as needed.
6-501.111
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the 3-bay sink 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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of front RCA refrigerator was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS foods observed with temperatures between 49- and 55-degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F. Voluntary disposal during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the facility, is 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The outer, non-food contact surfaces of various equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back of the establishment and outside the back door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. Many tiles are cracked with missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights over the prep area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: There is not sufficient lighting in the middle refrigerator room of the establishment. Sufficient lighting is to be installed.
6-303.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Ventilation hood observed with an accumulation of grease and debris. Ventilation hood is to be properly cleaned.
4-204.11
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Port Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Port Pizza on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Port Pizza?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Port Pizza.
How does Port Pizza compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Port Pizza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Port Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Port Pizza have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around eight per visit.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Port Pizza 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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