Blackstone Valley Prep Es3

3357 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Blackstone Valley Prep Es3's latest score of 95 sits above the Cumberland average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Nov 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in the cafetria and storage rooms on the side of the 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. Establishment increase pest control. Establishment must clean any and all droppings. Establishment must have full Evalution of building conducted by licensed pest control. Pest control reports must be available to inspector for Re-Inspection

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handle on the one door freezer was observed broken. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soft cheese located at the 2-door reach-in was observed with a date to exceed the 7 days limit for ready to eat food. (1/22/2024). Food item was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment has a Serv-Safe employee not registered with Rhode Island Department of Health.

2-102.12

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

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.

2-102.12

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackstone Valley Prep Es3?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackstone Valley Prep Es3.

How does Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Blackstone Valley Prep Es3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 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 Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blackstone Valley Prep Es3 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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