Brown Avenue School
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
Brown Avenue School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Johnston average 77, so Brown Avenue School trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded ham.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham 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. PIC discarded ham.
3-501.17
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the cafeteria, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Vent above prep table was observed with an accumulation of dust/debris.
6-501.12
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
4-501.112
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (cafeteria ), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Dishwasher ) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair.Machine is not dispensing soap.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The plumbing to 3 bay sink is in poor repair. Observed overflow of water once released/drained from rinse compartment of 3 bay sink.
5-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling vents above the food prep area observed with an accumulation of dust.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (cafeteria ) area is in poor repair. Observed holes in the walls. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen area.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor under equipment(ware washing area) in kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the (kitchen).
4-204.115
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (cafeteria), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.16
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls) (behind dishwasher) area is in poor repair. Observed holes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the (kitchen area ) area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen area.
4-204.115
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
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brown Avenue School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brown Avenue School on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brown Avenue School?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brown Avenue School.
How does Brown Avenue School compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Brown Avenue School most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Brown Avenue School's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brown Avenue School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brown Avenue School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brown Avenue School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Avenue School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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