Equis Pica Pollo

925 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Equis Pica Pollo is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to six.

Looking across the full record, food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Equis Pica Pollo trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pepper in walk in cooler observed with mold. PIC voluntarily disposed of product.
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ( Fried chicken) was observed held at (120) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep tables shelves and prep cooler(interior) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back storage) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Buckets of raw chicken was observed being store in non food grade buckets. PIC informed.
3-307.11
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)
61
Jan 10, 2025
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors (areas in the kitchen and steam tables) are constructed of (unsealed cement) which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Equis Pica Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Equis Pica Pollo on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Equis Pica Pollo?

Across the inspection record, food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Equis Pica Pollo.

How does Equis Pica Pollo compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Equis Pica Pollo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Equis Pica Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Equis Pica Pollo have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Equis Pica Pollo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.