Carrusel Day Care

626 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Carrusel Day Care has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

Food separated and protected accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Central Falls average 82, so Carrusel Day Care is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cream cheese and yogurts in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Handle at restroom handsink was observed in poor repair. Per PIC, part is on order.

4-501.11

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw ground beef were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as juices and fresh fruit in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar, salt, flour and pasta are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Nov 21, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by mice dropping at the storage area (kitchen rack). 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. Per person in charge pest control is active 1X month. Pest control must be contacted, and new report must be submitted to inspector.

6-501.111

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: A splashguard is needed at the mop sink storage area, between the mop sink and the food storage rack.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contacts surface of the air conditioner unit has an accumulation of dust, dirt, and mice droppings.

4-602.13

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor under storage rack next to mop sink in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.13

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: A dead rodent was observed on a box trap behind the stove.

6-501.112

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrusel Day Care last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrusel Day Care on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carrusel Day Care?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrusel Day Care.

How does Carrusel Day Care compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Carrusel Day Care most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Carrusel Day Care's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Carrusel Day Care have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carrusel Day Care 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 Carrusel Day Care inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carrusel Day Care is inspected around three times per year on average.

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