Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston

531 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston stretching back to 2023. On Jan 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

No bare hand contact with RTE foods accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston's latest score of 67 falls below the Cranston average of 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat bread with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Bread was disposed of. Proper glove use reviewed with PIC.

3-301.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hot water handle of the hand sink was observed in poor repair. Per PIC, handle is in the process of being repaired.

5-205.15

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Another person to get certified.

2-101.11

Dec 19, 2023

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Peppers, deli meats, and other food items were 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston?

Across the inspection record, no bare hand contact with RTE foods has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston.

How does Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston 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 Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tonys Pizza Palace of Cranston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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