Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub

1370 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904

Pizza

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing facilities” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in North Providence average 81, so Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service during inspection. Establishment to use dishwasher in kitchen area to wash/sanitize bar equipment/glassware.

4-501.114

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cut tomato and rice was observed past the 7 day date marking. PIC discarded items.

3-501.18

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw egg and raw meat) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as condiments and cooked chicken) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC rearranged items.

3-302.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat and chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and bar dishwasher.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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. PIC took out of service to be washed/sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-302.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer/cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor. Items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables, sauces) 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

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. PIC informed.

4-302.14

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the three bay sink. PIC informed.

4-302.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of shelving located in Salad Prep Unit, Pizza Prep Unit, Walk-In Cooler and Refrigerator (pizza prep) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC informed.

4-602.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC informed.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items were stored on the floor in the kitchen.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the ware washing area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub.

How does Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Zorba Pizza and Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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