Roccos Little Italy

880 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Portsmouth restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Reinspection for Opening

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

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as produce and sauce in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floors in the kitchen area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment

6-501.11

Jan 14, 2026

Opening

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer and can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: Various foods in prep unit by range were observed held at 44-60 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)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Food prep sink is lacking an air gap. Sink currently has an air break.

5-202.13

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at handwashing sink near ware washing area.

5-103.11

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a mop sink. Mop sink must be installed.

5-203.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Light bulbs near warewashing area and 1 under hood were not functional during time of inspection.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Areas of kitchen hood and pizza hood were observed with an accumulation of debris. The physical facilities to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the shelving in walk-in cooler and fanguards have an accumulation of food residue and debris.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floors in the kitchen area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit by range was observed in poor repair. Ambient temperature of unit was 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit to be properly adjusted/ replaced/ repaired.

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: A row of tiles in the back prep area were acoustic composite ceiling tiles. This material is not durable or easily cleanable. Materials for ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roccos Little Italy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roccos Little Italy on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roccos Little Italy?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Roccos Little Italy.

How does Roccos Little Italy compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Roccos Little Italy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Roccos Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Roccos Little Italy have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roccos Little Italy 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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