Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
86
Score
Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, one this time.
When inspectors have written things up, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Windex) was stored on the same shelf as single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food deli sandwich 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. See disposal.
3-301.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (sauce) 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
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pulled pork obtained from a commercially processed package was observed being reheated in a crock pot to an internal temperature of 64°F. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. PIC reheated at time of inspection.
3-403.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spaghetti which was prepared on site, date marked 9/18 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded.
3-501.18
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chemical) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato 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)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (vents, knife rack, shelving) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Freezer (1dr) door gaskets were observed in torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the ware washing area has an accumulation of black residue and other 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 ceiling tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were stored on an unclean surface (in between prep units) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall junctures in the pizza area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-501.12
32
May 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-46 degrees Fahrenheit in the small prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the small prep unit since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Prep unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Prep unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed expired in the walk-in cooler and prep unit. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-501.18
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza?
Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza.
How does Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Westerly average of 88.
Has Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vocs Dunns Corners Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vocs Dunns Corners 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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