Zoes Pizza and Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
100
Score
Zoes Pizza and Seafood has been inspected four times since 2023. Zoes Pizza and Seafood was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Zoes Pizza and Seafood is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal food (beef) was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the 4-drawer cold hold unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from (stored below) ready-to-eat foods during storage.
3-302.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer (inside the unit/drawer) that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Foods observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Application has been submitted to register a Certified Food Safety Manager with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Mop sink is at the establishment and is to be installed.
5-203.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Establishment ran out of sanitizer tablets and is not currently able to sanitize. Proper sanitizer must be purchased today to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator and the 4-drawer cold hold unit. Raw animal foods must be separated (below) from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meats observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.
3-501.17
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee is certified through an approved course in food safety management. Employee must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety MAnager. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restrooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
39
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives) 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)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed in the back of the storage room. 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. Droppings and areas must be cleaned in order to monitor for new activity. Pest control must be increased as needed.
6-501.111
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to the restrooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in a couple of areas of the facility is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee(s) must register and successfully complete an approved food safety management course. Inspector is to be notified when completed.
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, split away from the door.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Can opener blade observed to be rusted and chipped.
4-202.15
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoes Pizza and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zoes Pizza and Seafood on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zoes Pizza and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zoes Pizza and Seafood.
How does Zoes Pizza and Seafood compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Zoes Pizza and Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Zoes Pizza and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zoes Pizza and Seafood have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zoes Pizza and Seafood 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 Zoes Pizza and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zoes Pizza and Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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