30 RI School Cafeterias with the Most Health Code Violations
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30 RI School Cafeterias with the Most Health Code Violations
Of the schools who were inspected, see who amassed the most violations during that time frame BELOW.
SLIDES: See the List of the 30 School Cafeterias with the Most Health Code Violations
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTViolations reported by inspectors ranged from such transgressions as accumulation of debris on equipment, lack of adequate hand washing facilities, improper food storage, to open holes in doors and flooring -- an infraction that violates the state requirement that "insects, rodents, and animals not present," and in some cases, resulted in the discovery of dead rodents by the inspector.
Latest Report + Methodology
In February 2015, GoLocal looked at the health inspections for the prior three years (2012, 2013, and 2014) available on the state's database.
Now, GoLocal has updated the rankings for the latest reviews of Rhode Island's schools, accounting for violations documented during inspections from December 11, 2014, through December 11, 2016.
GoLocal counted and ranked the schools -- who are all expected to adhere to the same state standards -- that had been inspected during the most recent two-year timeframe, counting the violations noted on each visit made by an inspector during that period.
Breaking Down the Schools
The Rhode Island Department of Health now splits schools into three categories, for the sake of reporting
DOH Public Information Officer Joseph Wendelken explained the distinctions on Tuesday.
School commissary – A centralized location at which food is prepared and then transported to schools. (For example, this happens in Providence, where they prepare thousands of meals every day.)
School satellite – A location that receives and serves food that was prepared at a commissary.
School in-feed – A location that prepares and serves its own food (as opposed to a commissary or satellite, which does one or the other).
While the majority of schools inspected were satellite schools, the number most represented on the list of highest violations was not surprisingly in-feed schools.
Of the thirty schools listed, two schools made the list of highest violators in the commissary category-- Ponaganset and Providence Career and Tech, and five "satellite" schools also landed on the list - Arlington School in Cranston, Frank Spaziano Annex in Providence, the Providence Academy of International Studies, Village Green Charter School in Providence, and Wickford Middle School.
RI Schools with the Most Health Code Violations
#26 Tie
Rogers High School
15 Wickham Road, Newport
Number of Violations: 16
Inspector Comments
Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
#26 Tie
North Providence High School
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence
Number of Violations: 16
Inspector Comments
Prepackaged meats were observed thawing on a rack in the hallway. Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in one of the following ways: under refrigeration (41 degrees F or less), completely submerged under running water, as part of the cooking process, or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Rack was relocated to the walk-in cooler during inspection.
#26 Tie
Eastside Early Learning Center
345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence
Number of Violations: 16
Inspector Comments
Raw shelled eggs located in the refrigerator had expired per the expiration date (August 21). Eggs were voluntarily disposed during inspection.
#26 Tie
Eldredge School
First Avenue, East Greenwich
Number of Violations: 16
Inspector Comments
The sneeze guard on the salad bar is not an appropriate height for the children being served, it needs to be lowered. All fruits and vegetables on the salad bar must be wrapped.
#26 Tie
Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School
15 Foster Drive, Coventry
Number of Violations: 16
Inspector Comments
Old mouse droppings were observed in the dry storage area, located near a baiting station by the boiler. Pictures obtained. Per PIC, facility has monthly PC service, and a technician is scheduled to come today. Person in charge must follow up with inspector.
#21 Tie
Wickford Middle School
250 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown
Number of Violations: 17
Inspector Comments
Cookie dough and pretzels were observed thawing in cooling racks at room temperature. Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in one of the following ways: under refrigeration (41 degrees F or less), completely submerged under running water, as part of the cooking process, or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Cookie dough and pretzels were relocated to reach-in refrigerator for proper thawing.
#21 Tie
Providence Academy of International Studies
182 Thurbers Avenue, Providence
Number of Violations: 17
Inspector Comments
The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by observed mouse droppings & urine seen in various areas throughout the establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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. School Administrators, Aramark on site during inspection to collectively coordinate resolution to resolve problems expeditiously.
#21 Tie
John F Horgan Elementary School
124 Providence Street, West Warwick
Number of Violations: 17
Inspector Comments
The previously cleaned deli slicer had an accumulation of food and debris along the back of the blade. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Inspector reviewed proper cleaning methods and associated risks of deli slicers. Deli slicer cleaning document was provided to PIC. Deli slicer was re-cleaned during time of inspection.
#21 Tie
Exeter Job Corps Academy
162 Main Street, Exeter
Number of Violations: 17
Inspector Comments
Fruit flies/flies observed in facility. Pest control services contacted during time of inspection for treatment.
#21 Tie
Arlington School
155 Princess Street, Cranston
Number of Violations: 17
Inspector Comments
Droppings observed in areas throughout the kitchen area (shelves, floor, sill, etc.) and the vicinity of the area (underneath stage and in dining area). Indicators of significant rodent issue observed. Location to address issue immediately. Pictures obtained.
#19 Tie
West Warwick High School
Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick
Number of Violations: 18
Inspector Comments
Chili and cooked ground beef which were prepared in advance [yesterday], were not cooled to 70 degrees in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees F within 4 hours. Chili and ground beef were observed in covered metal pans, stacked on top of one another in the walk-in cooler between 45 and 47 degrees F. Chili and ground beef observed warmer in the center [45-47 degrees F], and cooler around the edges of the pan. Employee stated chili had reached 70 degrees F within two hours of cooling; chili was then covered and stored in the walk-in cooler to complete the cooling process. Voluntary disposal completed. Proper cooling methods were reviewed. Proper cooling log documentation was reviewed.
#19 Tie
George Peters School
15 Mayberry Street, Cranston
Number of Violations: 18
Inspector Comments
The floor and wall around the dish washing machine is not clean to sight. The floor in both walk ins are in poor repair. The wall behind the mixer is not clean to sight. There are wooden ramps going into the walk ins that are not clean to sight and are not an easily cleanable material.
#14 Tie
Hope High School
324 Hope Street, Providence
Number of Violations: 19
Inspector Comments
The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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. Pest control to be contacted to increase service frequency.
#14 Tie
Flora Curtis School
582 Benefit Street, Pawtucket
Number of Violations: 19
Inspector Comments
An effective employee health agreement is not in place. Per interview with employee, the symptoms as related to illness that must be reported were not all recognized.
#14 Tie
Cranston High West
80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston
Number of Violations: 19
Inspector Comments
Dead rodent observed on a sticky trap; location removed during inspection. Doors must be checked around the school to ensure proper seals.
#14 Tie
Captain Isaac Paine School
Foster Center Road, Foster
Number of Violations: 19
Inspector Comments
The nonfood-contact surfaces of the inside of the refrigerator in the kitchen have an accumulation of food residue and is not clean to sight. The inside of the refrigerator needs to be cleaned.
#14 Tie
Bradford Elementary School
16 Church Street, Westerly
Number of Violations: 19
Inspector Comments
(cheese bacon quesadilla) was held at ( 110 ) degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 135 degrees F or above except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Food was delivered hot from the WMS. Temperature upon arrival was 110 degrees. Corrective action was to reheat product to 165 degrees. Verified by inspector.
#13
McCourt Middle School
45 Highland Avenue, Cumberland
Number of Violations: 20
Inspector Comments
Buffalo chicken and sliced tomatoes were held between 46-50 degrees F on the salad bar. Food was out for one hour and temperature logs indicate that food was 40 degrees F prior to putting it out for service. PIC stated that all meats are disposed of after lunch and the vegetables are cooled down to 41 degrees F. Salad bar is not designed to maintain food temperatures. Ice packs are placed underneath pans but food products are not maintaining 41 degrees F or below. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling.
#11 Tie
Pilgrim High School
111 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick
Number of Violations: 21
Inspector Comments
The ceiling and fan in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of mold, mildew and dust. The physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
#11 Tie
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
320 Main Street, Woonsocket
Number of Violations: 21
Inspector Comments
Cole slaw (51 degrees) and string cheese (55.6 degrees F) was received from Woonsocket High School out of temperature during inspection. Food was voluntarily disposed. Person in charge to monitor receiving temperatures.
#9 Tie
Frenchtown School
1100 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich
Number of Violations: 22
Inspector Comments
The freezer located in the cafeteria area was not in good repair. There was water dripping inside onto a container of food. The food was removed and discarded. PIC will contact supervisor to place a work order.
#9 Tie
Frank Spaziano Annex
240 Laban Street, Providence
Number of Violations: 22
Inspector Comments
The kitchen does not have a handsink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Handsinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas.
#8
State Street Elementary School
State Street, Westerly
Number of Violations: 23
Inspector Comments
Fan located on counter of serving line is not clean to sight has accumulation of dust
#6 Tie
Ponaganset High School
137 Anan Wade Road, Scituate
Number of Violation: 24
Inspector Comments
The knives, located in the knife rack, had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
#6 Tie
Mt. Pleasant High School
434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence
Number of Violations: 24
Inspector Comments
The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings and burrows. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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.
#5
Village Green Charter School
135 Weybosset St, Providence
Number of Violation: 25
Inspector Comments
Thermometers are lacking in some refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
#4
East Greenwich High School
300 Avenger Drive, East Greenwich
Number of Violations: 26
Inspector Comments
The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, was found opened. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
#3
Ocean Tides School
635 Ocean Road, Narragansett
Number of Violations: 30
Inspector Comments
Tuna fish, sliced deli meats and cheeses and quiche located in the refrigerator, was not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food, prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation.
#2
Providence Career and Technical Academy
41 Fricker Street, Providence
Number of Violations: 37
Inspector Comments
Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-ins. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
#1
Nathaniel Greene Middle School
721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence
Number of Violation: 48
Inspector Comments
The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings and decaying rodent. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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.
