Aquidneck Elementary School

70 Reservoir Avenue, Middletown, RI 02840

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Aquidneck Elementary School seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

When inspectors have written things up, certified food protection manager has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Middletown restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handsink in kitchen was observed draining slowly after use.

5-205.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an individual with the Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license. PIC states it is in process.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. Once food safety manager certificate is obtained, establishment to enroll Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fanguard under the kitchen hood area has an accumulation of soil residue and dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold Holding Unit was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit to be properly adjusted/ repaired/ replaced. No TCS foods to be stored in unit until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees fahrenheit or below. Establishment to use other cold holding unit.

4-501.11

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -Staff provided soap during this inspection.

6-301.11

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. Establishment shall register a ServSafe certified employee with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager (RI license).

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, is 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

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with food residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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. -Establishment shall register a ServSafe certified employee with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager (RI license). -Application provided to establishment at the time of this inspection.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2 door Traulsen freezer observed at 40 degrees F. Foods are no longer frozen , but observed at 38-40 degrees F. -Service was contacted. Establishment has no other working freezer in the facility therefore, establishment will transport all TCS foods from the freezer to Middletown High School until freezer has been serviced. -Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the freezer until it can consistently maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aquidneck Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aquidneck Elementary School on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aquidneck Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aquidneck Elementary School.

How does Aquidneck Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Aquidneck Elementary School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.

Has Aquidneck Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Aquidneck Elementary School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aquidneck Elementary 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 Aquidneck Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aquidneck Elementary School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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