Woonsocket Palace Pizza

85B Front St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Woonsocket Palace Pizza three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Woonsocket facility scores 89, putting Woonsocket Palace Pizza on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Dessert items 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

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Food items prepared in advance were 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

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board on the prep unit is 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handle on the two door reach in was observed in poor repair. Equipment must 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 shelves of the prep unit reach in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the dough prep area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Oct 12, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of insects are not controlled as evidenced by flies at the 3 bay sink area. 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. Pest control reports need to sent to inspector.

6-501.111

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back preparation area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions

6-201.13

Sep 29, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cooked pasta, meatballs, chicken, deli meats and cheeses 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 two refrigeration units, preparation units, walk-in refrigeration unit floor and shelves, side of fryer, mixer, table for can opener and stove were observed with an accumulation of debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors at the preparation area and next to fryer have an accumulation of soil residue, oil and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor beneath drying storage area and under 3 bay sink area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woonsocket Palace Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Woonsocket Palace Pizza on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Woonsocket Palace Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Woonsocket Palace Pizza.

How does Woonsocket Palace Pizza compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?

Woonsocket Palace Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woonsocket Palace Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Woonsocket Palace Pizza 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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