Wise Guys West Warwick
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Wise Guys in West Warwick, Rhode Island, has undergone six inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 4, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The latest report identified two critical and two major violations, including requirements regarding food separation and consumer advisories. The facility has maintained a consistent pattern of moderate-risk findings across its inspection history.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shaved steak) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (lettuce) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Guidance document provided and must be placed on fridge to allow staff to view the proper storage.
3-302.11
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.
5-402.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. PIC license recently expired. Per PIC, new class will be taken.
2-101.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Per PIC, new menus will be printed and it will be added.
3-603.11
61
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shaved steak) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (lettuce) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Proper storage guidance document provided.
3-302.11
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. Product relocated.
7-201.11
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. Guidance document provided.
5-402.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One of the hand-washing sinks in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener taken to 3-bay. Slicer taken out of service. Proper sanitizing reviewed with PIC.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Lasagna was observed above 45 degrees and was stored in unit since yesterday, product was disposed of. All other product below 45 was relocated to other refrigeration.
3-501.16(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided. Employee fixed utensils.
4-903.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at both hand-washing sinks in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was placed at hand sinks.
6-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Both Pepsi coolers were observed unable to maintain a temperature of 41 or below to keep food at an adequate temperature. Units must be used for non TCS foods only until adjusted, serviced, or repaired.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving of refrigeration equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. All units must be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-202.14
25
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay is hanging below the flood rim. 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
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.
5-402.11
74
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods were relocated. PIC to instruct all employees of proper food storage.
3-302.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. 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
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.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Proper sanitizing procedure reviewed with PIC. PIC to instruct all staff of proper sanitizing. Slicer to be broken down and sanitized before next use.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen/prep area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
55
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. 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
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
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.
5-402.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flying insects is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of flying insects. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
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. Slicer to be broken down and sanitized prior to use.
4-601.11(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the equipment have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room that opens up to food storage is not self-closing.
6-501.19
37
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination in the 2 door reach-in cooler in the cookline area... - Packages of beef were observed stored next to and below raw chicken and eggs. - Raw fish was observed stored above previously shredded cheese Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC began moving food items at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. 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
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. Air gap is to be installed.
5-402.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was supplied at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At the time of inspection, previously cooked pasta was placed hot in a densely packed refrigerator on a pan wrapped covered tightly with plastic wrap. Foods set for cooling are to be arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Pasta was moved to the top area of the cooler unit and uncovered at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor and walls in the kitchen and prep areas were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The faucet to the mope sink was observed to be broken/in poor repair. Facility equipment is to be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Refrigeration surfaces internal/external - Prep table shelving and legs - cookline equipment surfaces between units Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the "Physical Facilities" were observed to be in poor repair... - Several floor tiles in the kitchen area were observed to be cracked/chipped/missing - Joints of the plastic board wall covering were observed to be loosely applied/separating The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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