Captain Isaac Paine School

Foster Center Road, Foster, RI 02825

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Captain Isaac Paine School stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Foster restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and hallway leading into the kitchen, are 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: Milk chest #2 gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor/corners of the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control.

6-501.12

Nov 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings. 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. Inspector observed droppings on cardboard food containers. No adulteration found at the time of inspection. Establishment is to store food in plastic bins/tots moving forward. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and have a pest control report available for inspector at the time of next inspection.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the hallway and cafeteria, are 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

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings. 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 is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and have a pest control report available for inspector at the time of next inspection.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway and 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

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

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.

4-302.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chest freezer have an accumulation of frost.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in areas of the kitchen including cupboards.

4-903.11(A)

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Isaac Paine School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Isaac Paine School on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Isaac Paine School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain Isaac Paine School.

How does Captain Isaac Paine School compare to other restaurants in Foster?

Captain Isaac Paine School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Foster average of 83.

Has Captain Isaac Paine School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain Isaac Paine School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain Isaac Paine 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 Captain Isaac Paine School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Isaac Paine School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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