Tony's Pizza Palace

435 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Tony's Pizza Palace, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found five violations, up from four the time before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surfaces clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Tony's Pizza Palace's latest score of 67 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment is to install an air gap.

5-402.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket for the 1 door reach-in was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The prep sink in the kitchen is lacking an air gap. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

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

Inspector notes: Sliced Deli Meat 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the pepsi one door were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Sep 13, 2023

Opening

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (tomatoes) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cheese, ham, marinara sauce 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan, walls and shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Sauces were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony's Pizza Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony's Pizza Palace on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony's Pizza Palace?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tony's Pizza Palace.

How does Tony's Pizza Palace compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Tony's Pizza Palace most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Tony's Pizza Palace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tony's Pizza Palace have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tony's Pizza Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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