Zinnia Exeter

251 Main Street, Exeter, RI 02822

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Zinnia Exeter has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Among Exeter restaurants, the typical score is 89; Zinnia Exeter is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: A syrup and dairy mixture was observed held past its seven day date marking limit. PIC voluntarily disposed of food. 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.

3-501.18

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of flies observed in ware-washing and dry storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility could not provide thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-501.110

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) The ice machine was observed with gray tape and sliding door falling off 2) Sealed wooden panels near a stainless steel table observed crumbling exposing composite wood underneath

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The paneling around door of ice machine 2) Storage rack next to ice machine 3) Non-food contact surfaces of CIP mixer 4) Racks in dry storage room next to main kitchen

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The diamond plated floor in the walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The wall and floor near the CIP mixer had food/debris splatter 2) Ceiling tiles in kitchen area had food splatter

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zinnia Exeter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zinnia Exeter on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Zinnia Exeter compare to other restaurants in Exeter?

Zinnia Exeter most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Exeter average of 89.

Has Zinnia Exeter's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zinnia Exeter have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zinnia Exeter 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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