Block Island School

High Street, New Shoreham, RI 02807

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Block Island School has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The last inspection found two violations, up from one the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up three times.

Among New Shoreham restaurants, the typical score is 85; Block Island School is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The back storage area floor was observed to have an accumulation of old droppings/debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program. Per the PIC, debris/droppings to be cleaned same day.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the dry storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions and to aid in the current pest control program.

6-501.114

May 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food-contact surfaces of the plastic containers used for storage of non-food and non-food contact items were observed to have an accumulation of old droppings. Non-food-contact surfaces are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

4-602.13

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a package of shredded cheese was observed to be adulterated by mold growth. Shredded Cheese was voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced Cheese, Shredded Cheese, and Cooked Taco Meat were observed not marked with the date of preparation/thawing. Sliced cheeses and Shredded Cheeses are to be dated with the date of opening, and food prepped on site is to be dated with the date of preparation and held for no longer than 7 days from the date of opening unless frozen. If food item is frozen, the opening of the packaging, or the preparation of the food item is to be counted as day 1, and when the food item is pulled from the freezer for thawing, the item is to be redated/held for use for no longer than 6 days. Cheeses and taco meat were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

May 23, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Popcorn chicken was observed held at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC re-heated food at time of inspection.

3-501.16(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.

2-102.12

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

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

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Block Island School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Block Island School on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Block Island School?

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

How does Block Island School compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Block Island School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Block Island School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Block Island School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Block Island 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 Block Island School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Block Island School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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