The Local

478 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Local four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average East Providence facility scores 79, putting The Local on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in some of the refrigeration unit(s). 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

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Menu and specials menu are lacking allergen statement.

2-103.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat was 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

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

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

7-102.11

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. Establishment does have an active FMC. No employee certified in food safety management was available at the time of inspection. Employee(s) must register in and successfully complete an approved course in food safety management. Resource provided.

2-102.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working container of dry ingredient observed 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, in the back of the kitchen, and in the dough room, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Nov 20, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement. Allergen statement must be added to the menu.

2-103.11

Oct 24, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed not wearing hair restraint. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients were 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Local last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Local on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Local?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Local.

How does The Local compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

The Local most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has The Local's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Local have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Local 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 The Local inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Local is inspected around two times per year on average.

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