Wise Guys Deli

Wise Guys Deli, Pawtucket, RI 02860

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wise Guys Deli has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Among Pawtucket restaurants, the typical score is 87; Wise Guys Deli is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area and under the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 29, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

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

Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 was observed iced over and held at 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. The food in unit was observed between 51-52 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Turkey and ham 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. PIC added dates to the products at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of both hand sinks in the kitchen. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Wood must be removed or covered with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material.

4-101.17

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area and under the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Some of the hood vents were observed missing from the hood system. Establishment is to replace the hood vents.

4-202.18

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The interior fan of the hood system was observed with an accumulation of grease build up. Establishment is to have the interior fan serviced.

4-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wise Guys Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wise Guys Deli on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wise Guys Deli?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wise Guys Deli.

How does Wise Guys Deli compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Wise Guys Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Wise Guys Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wise Guys Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wise Guys Deli 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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