Chariho Career & Technical School

459 Switch Road, Richmond, RI 02894

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chariho Career & Technical School appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Chariho Career & Technical School's latest score of 82 falls below the Richmond average of 92. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with orange biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.

4-602.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair, inspector observed several missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed orange biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair, inspector observed several missing tiles throughout. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.

4-602.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the ware-washing area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single-service articles (plastic cups) were observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Single-service articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chariho Career & Technical School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chariho Career & Technical School on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chariho Career & Technical School?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chariho Career & Technical School.

How does Chariho Career & Technical School compare to other restaurants in Richmond?

Chariho Career & Technical School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Richmond average of 92.

Has Chariho Career & Technical School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chariho Career & Technical School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chariho Career & Technical 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 Chariho Career & Technical School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chariho Career & Technical School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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