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Agnes B Hennessey School

75 Fort Street, East Providence, RI 02914
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Agnes B Hennessey School has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Among East Providence restaurants, the typical score is 79; Agnes B Hennessey School is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the large milk chest cooler (hallway) observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced. In addition, dishwasher is not in good repair. Cardboard trays are being used. Serving utensils are being washed, rinsed, and sanitized using the 3-bay sink. Dishwasher is to be repaired.
4-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the gym/cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the 2 doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (spoons) in the (gym/cafeteria) observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the gym/cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the 2 doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the hallway milk cold hold unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the hallway and cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom and between the 2 doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils(spoons) in the cafeteria are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is not working. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing is currently being done using the 3-bay sink. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Fly tape observed hanging above dishwashing area. Fly tape must be removed.
6-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and hall leading to the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
90
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and in the hallway, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between and at top and bottom. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fly tape observed hanging over the handsink area. Fly tape must be removed.
6-202.13
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils(spoons) in the cafeteria are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered and trash is stacked above the top of the dumpster. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Agnes B Hennessey School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Agnes B Hennessey School on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Agnes B Hennessey School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Agnes B Hennessey School.

How does Agnes B Hennessey School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Agnes B Hennessey School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Agnes B Hennessey School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agnes B Hennessey School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Agnes B Hennessey School 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 Agnes B Hennessey School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Agnes B Hennessey School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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