Zesty Bites

1005 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908

Pizza

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Zesty Bites stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Zesty Bites scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (dough mixer, can opener, and rolling pins) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep tables in basement) have an accumulation of food residue and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in basement including walk in coolers have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC wash and sanitize knife holder.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various food product was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser located at the basement hand sink area was not in good repair(broken/piece missing).

4-501.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the downstairs prep area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Boxes and bags of food product were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in freezer). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nov 22, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the downstairs prep area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zesty Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zesty Bites on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zesty Bites?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zesty Bites.

How does Zesty Bites compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Zesty Bites most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Zesty Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zesty Bites have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Zesty Bites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zesty Bites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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