Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er

374 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The most recent inspection turned up 14 violations, more than the eight found previously.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer is to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The mixing bowl for the floor mixer was not in good repair, with deep dents in the bottom, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
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: floor mixers table beneath grill shelves refrigerator cupboards including door tracks freezer.
4-602.13
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the kitchen has an accumulation of food debris and soil residue. Plumbing fixtures must be maintained clean.
6-501.18
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling and ceiling vents above prep area in the kitchen an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler and freezer have an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Kitchen wall is in poor repair, with cracked and missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the back prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the kitchen, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza boxes observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
45
May 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spinach was observed thawing in stagnant water in the sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. PIC turned on water at faucet during inspection.
3-501.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls near dough pulling/prep area have an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets located on the walk-in cooler were observed not in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall tiles in stairway to upstairs area are in poor repair, with tiles observed cracked and/or missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the dough preparation area is in poor repair. Inspector observed a large crack in the ceiling during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: The lights at the hood were not functioning during inspection.
6-303.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er.

How does Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about eight per visit to around 14 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zizi Gulu Llc Pizza Pie-Er means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.