Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza

450 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza dates to Jan 17, 2024.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Greenwich restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the prep units in the kitchen area were observed to have tape being used to hold the inner top insulated portion of the lid in place. Per the PIC, the new lids are on order to replace the current lids.

4-501.11

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar and kitchen dishwashers was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. At the time of inspection, bleach mixture discussed and properly set up for sanitizing at the 3 bay sink. Per the PIC, all dishes from bar and kitchen are to be washed at the kitchen 3 bay sink until dishwashers are properly setup/adjusted for chlorine sanitizer. PIC called for extra chemical from nearby location at the time of inspection. PIC called for service to the dish machines at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the pre-flush sprayer at the dish area was observed to be leaking at the faucet controls. Call was made for service at the time of inspection.

5-205.15

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150 - 400 ppm. At the time of inspection, proper mixture of bleach sanitizer set up for use at the 3 bay sink. Per the PIC, bleach sanitizer solution will be used at the 3 bay sink until proper mixture of quaternary ammonium is setup/adjusted at he wall mounted mixer.

4-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cookline equipment were observed to have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the lower level prep area is sealed with a coating that is observed to be peeling/chipping and no longer durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Per the PIC, a new floor covering/coating is on order and is to be installed.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, pizza boxes were observed taped to the side of the glass door cooler next to the prep counter in the kitchen area as a way to prevent food debris from falling to the floor between equipment. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Per the PIC, the cardboard is to be replaced with a piece of sheet metal or plexiglass.

4-101.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza on file is from Jan 17, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza.

How does Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steve Filippous Twisted Pizza 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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