Bishop Mcvinney School

155 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bishop Mcvinney School has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings on wall ledge in kitchen ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (Serving Line unit ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Observed cracked glass.

4-501.11

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Facility is lacking a 3 bay sink to wash and sanitize utensils and equipment.

4-301.12

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a hose(dispensing mop cleaning chemical) attached to hand sink. PIC informed to remove.

6-301.13

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floors along the perimeter of the kitchen have an accumulation of dry rodent droppings and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler gaskets located in the kitchen area were not in good repair.

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor tiles near the refrigeration units are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Behind radiators inspector observed an accumulation of old mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.15

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Milk Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-402.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor tiles around the 2 door reach-in unit are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

May 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in cabinets and on wall panels in the kitchen area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The paper towel dispenser in the back storage area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bishop Mcvinney School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bishop Mcvinney School on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bishop Mcvinney School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bishop Mcvinney School.

How does Bishop Mcvinney School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Bishop Mcvinney School most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Bishop Mcvinney School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bishop Mcvinney 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 Bishop Mcvinney 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 Bishop Mcvinney School inspected?

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

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