Zeneida Restaurant

248 Broad St, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Zeneida Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to nine violations previously.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Zeneida Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the (retail) handsink area is in poor repair. Inspector observed exposed sheetrock and missing paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Staff drained sink and refilled to proper concentration during inspection.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided test strips during inspection.

4-302.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance during inspection.

2-501.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the basement prep area was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of rice and flour 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.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of marinating chicken. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Single service containers (juice containers) are being reused.

4-502.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement prep area is in poor repair. Inspector observed part of the ceiling cut out and replaced with uncoated dry wall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated there was a leak and is scheduled to be repaired today.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zeneida Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zeneida Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zeneida Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zeneida Restaurant.

How does Zeneida Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Zeneida Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Zeneida Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zeneida Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zeneida Restaurant 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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