Saxs Steak and Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Saxs Steak and Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from five to seven between inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other East Providence restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the walk-in cooler. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the establishment, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by areas of droppings observed. 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. Areas of droppings must be properly cleaned in order to observe new activity and increase pest control as needed.
6-501.111
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the pizza prep unit were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gaskets must be replaced.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items/clutter observed in the storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment, litter, and clutter to prevent harborage conditions. Progress has been made.
6-501.114
58
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats, chicken, soups observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed. No foods/food equipment observed to be adulterated. 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. Areas of droppings are to be properly cleaned in order to observe new activity and increase pest control as needed.
6-501.111
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the pizza prep unit observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the storage areas. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed under the soda storage shelving. No foods observed to be adulterated. 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. Droppings must be cleaned up in order to check for new activity and increase pest control as needed.
6-501.111
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards of prep units are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of some of the equipment and gaskets 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 storage areas. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saxs Steak and Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saxs Steak and Pizza on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saxs Steak and Pizza?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saxs Steak and Pizza.
How does Saxs Steak and Pizza compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Saxs Steak and Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Saxs Steak and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Saxs Steak and Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saxs Steak and Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Saxs Steak and Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saxs Steak and Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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