B F Norton School

364 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

B F Norton School has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Cumberland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The mechanical dish washer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tile above the register in the cafeteria area is poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The food storage closet in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings. Establishment is to use appropriate means of cleaning and sanitizing.

6-501.114

Mar 26, 2025

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 at the kitchen.

4-302.14

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean and sanitize any and all droppings. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control to eliminate rodent activity.

6-501.114

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Dishwasher located by the three bay was not in good repair. The two door Traulsen Freezer was not in good repair. Kitchen equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor around drain in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area such as dishwasher unit. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor tiles around drain in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.11

May 12, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor around drain in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was B F Norton School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B F Norton School on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B F Norton School?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at B F Norton School.

How does B F Norton School compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

B F Norton School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cumberland average of 88.

Has B F Norton School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at B F Norton 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 B F Norton 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 B F Norton School inspected?

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

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