Barrows School

9 Beachmont Ave, Cranston, RI 02905
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Barrows School five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around zero violations found each time.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Barrows School is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black and the high temp dish plate provided by establishment. PIC stated work order will be placed and all utensils/dishes will be sent to mother kitchen to be sanitized until dish machine can adequately sanitize shown by internal temperature measuring device measuring at least 160 degrees surface temperature.
4-501.114
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gasket to be replaced/repaired.
4-501.11
95
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair (Peeling).
4-501.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrows School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrows School on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barrows School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barrows School.

How does Barrows School compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Barrows School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Barrows School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barrows 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.