Health Inspections: East Coast Pizza Cited

Editor's Note: The following statements are from health inspection reports by the Rhode Island Department of Health, submitted in August.

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East Coast Pizza, 39 Greenville Ave. — Inspectors noted three violations during a visit on Aug. 21:

• No hand sink. The inspector noted that the owner planned to install the sink with proper signage and equipment by Oct. 21.
• Door to the outside not tight-fitting. Regulation: Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
• Backflow device needed. Regulation: 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.