This Guys Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
This Guys Pizza has been inspected three times since 2024. This Guys Pizza was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Johnston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed in another fridge.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the side of pizza oven (side next to fryer) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
4-602.13
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed several items in containers without proper covering in the the lowboy freezer unit in the kitchen area. PIC covered items.
3-307.11
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
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
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
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher.
4-302.14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar area is lacking a hand-washing sink.
5-203.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the bathrooms were lacking proper hand-washing signage.
6-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat (ham) was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed in walk-in cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front of the building, 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Inspector observed several items in containers without proper covering in the lowboy freezer unit in the kitchen.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives are stored between prep units and table between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - table under flat top grill, - sides of pizza oven, - prep table shelves, - prep units.
4-602.13
35
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak at pipes located at the handwashing sink in ware washing area. Systems must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food product was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
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.
2-102.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Inspector observed handwashing signage lacking at the bar and bathroom handwashing sinks. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS.
6-301.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored in between prep units. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves in kitchen area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was This Guys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at This Guys Pizza on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at This Guys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at This Guys Pizza.
How does This Guys Pizza compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
This Guys Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Johnston average of 77.
Has This Guys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at This Guys Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at This Guys 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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