A Venture Academy

425 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

A Venture Academy has been inspected five times since 2024. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to two.

The pattern that stands out is food received at proper temperature, which has been cited four times.

Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food received at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Lettuce salads w/chicken received at 49 degrees F. Cold foods requiring refrigeration must be received at 41 degrees F or below.
3-202.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was not within required parameters.
4-601.11(A)
78
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution was observed in excess of recommended limits. Sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must follow directions on label. PIC was instructed on proper use and testing of sanitizer.
7-204.11
Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat sandwiches delivered at 56,58, and 59 degrees F. PIC refused delivery. Cold foods must be delivered at 41 degrees F or below.
3-202.11
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was received at 54-55 degrees F. Cold food must be received at 41 degrees F or below. Cheese was disposed of.
3-202.11
Food received at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Potatoes were received at 128-130 degrees F. Hot food must be received at 135 degrees F or higher. Potatoes were placed in warmer/oven to reheat.
3-202.11
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: The food thermometer was nonfunctional during inspection. The District Manager was called during inspection to deliver another thermometer.
4-502.11(B)
67
May 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Venture Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Venture Academy on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Venture Academy?

Across the inspection record, food received at proper temperature has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A Venture Academy.

How does A Venture Academy compare to other restaurants in Providence?

A Venture Academy most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has A Venture Academy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A Venture Academy have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Venture Academy 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 A Venture Academy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Venture Academy is inspected around three times per year on average.