Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta

46 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI 02919

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta has three inspections in the public record. Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta was last inspected on May 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Johnston average 77, so Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (basement ) area is in poor repair.Observed holes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout back storage room and floors near soda line (basement)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

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Various food product) was observed held at (45-52 ) 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 voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized. Ice disposed of.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep table in the front counter area is in poor repair. Inspector observed a warped(gap) in the wood.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (dough drawers ) have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls(walk in cooler and food storage room) and floors(basement near soda line) 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (wall ) in the (basement ) area is in poor repair(observed a hole). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: (Food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in freezer and food storage room ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives was observed being stored in between prep units.PIC moved to warewashing area.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (The prep units ) located in the (cook line area ) area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 47-50DF. PIC made a service call during inspection.

4-501.11

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (soup) 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

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

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Marinara, salads and soup packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. PIC informed.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: The freezer door gaskets are in poor repair. Inspector observed loose/torn gaskets.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Prep table located in the prep area was not in good repair. Inspector observed a large gap.

4-101.19

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan in the walk-in cooler area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer to have frost buildup and ice accumulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta.

How does Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Tonys Pizza and Pasta 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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