Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria

166 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to four.

The pattern that stands out is proper cooling methods used, which has been cited one time.

Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, steak and chicken was placed hot and wrapped in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Chicken and steak were unwrapped and placed on sheet pans to finish cooling at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor/stairs in the basement area have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and main entrance, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler handle was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pasta salad and cannolis were observed at 48, 46, and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of employee, food was prepared today. Foods were placed in walk-in cooler to blast chill. Deli display case was observed with no doors. TCS foods cannot be placed in this unit until internal temperatures of food can be maintained 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Food does not meet standards of identity

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces and dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-601.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. speedracks in walk-in cooler 2. shelves in speedboxes in walk-in cooler 3. fanguards in walk-in cooler

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria.

How does Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fellini Cafe & Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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