Pianta

408 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Pianta is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Proper date marking and disposition accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Mushroom soup was observed being held past the date of disposition. Mushroom soup was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The basement does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Establishment is to stop food preparation in basement until hand sink is installed.

5-203.11

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 in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.

4-302.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the prep area/basement area is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Establishment is to seal/cover ceiling to make it smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in food preparation area.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pianta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pianta on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Pianta?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Pianta.

How does Pianta compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pianta most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pianta 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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