Sakos Pizza

Q: When was Sakos Pizza last inspected?

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

Q: What is the most common violation at Sakos Pizza?

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

Q: How does Sakos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Sakos Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Q: Has Sakos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sakos Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

Q: What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

823 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Sakos Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On May 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found five violations, up from three the time before.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Cranston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shaved steak) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cut vegetables) 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

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. Bottle was refilled with adequate ppm.

7-204.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

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

7-102.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking all the required information on the label. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (sub-ingredients), allergens. the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Proper labeling guidelines reviewed with PIC.

3-602.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergy statement is lacking on the "Catering" menu. Allergy statement to be added.

2-103.11

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was <50 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. PIC stated dispenser will be serviced. Establishment to switch to bleach sanitizer until dispenser is fixed.

4-501.114

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

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer was dumped and replaced with a sanitizer of adequate ppm.

7-204.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach and quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution.

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakos Pizza last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Sakos Pizza?

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

How does Sakos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Sakos Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Sakos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sakos Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sakos Pizza 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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