Ritas Pizza

496 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Ritas Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. On Oct 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Across the inspection history, food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Ritas Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese in the 4dr cooler was observed with mold and black residue.PIC voluntarily disposed of product.
3-101.11
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.
2-102.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (hood vents and food storage shelves in walk in cooler and 4 dr reach in ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary, non-functional equipment, litter, and/or items were observed in the (outside back) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed in poor repair: 1.hole observed near back door. 2.ceiling has exposed insulation. 3.ceilings in bathroom observed with missing tile. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in cooler 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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ritas Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ritas Pizza on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Ritas Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ritas Pizza.

How does Ritas Pizza compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Ritas Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ritas Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.