Chariho Middle School
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Chariho Middle School has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Restaurants in Richmond average 92, so Chariho Middle School is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Milk Cooler located in the 5/6 area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 53F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.
4-501.11
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Re-Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken patty sandwiches and spicy chicken sandwiches were observed at 110-131 F in the hot box unit in cafeteria 7&8. The ambient air temperature was observed at 110 F. Hot box unit was accidently turned off. Hot box unit was turned on and reheated to 170 F. Chicken patty sandwiches and spicy chicken sandwiches were reheated to 205 F during time of inspection. Food must be hot held at 135 F or higher.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken patty sandwiches and spicy chicken sandwiches were observed held at 117-126 F in the steam table of cafeteria 7&8. Hot food must be held at 135 F and above. Establishment replaced sandwiches with sandwiches that were 135 F and above during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken patty sandwiches and spicy chicken sandwiches were observed held at 116-120 F in the steam table of cafeteria 5&6. Hot food must be held at 135 F or above. Employee was observed assembling sandwiches on a cart. Sandwiches must hot held. Sandwiches were placed back in the hot-hold unit and reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 44-45 F in the salad bar ice well unit in cafeteria 7&8. Food must be held at 41 F or below. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for about 50 minutes. Food was relocated to a refrigeration unit to cool. If establishment can not hold food at 41 F or below, establishment can not use salad bar ice well.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 48-56 F in the salad bar ice well unit in cafeteria 5&6. Food must be held at 41 F or below. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for about 50 minutes. Food was relocated to a refrigeration unit to cool. If establishment can not hold food at 41 F or below, establishment can not use salad bar ice well.
3-501.16(A)
47
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 122-133 degrees Fahrenheit in the steam tables and hot cabinet of cafeteria grade 5&6 and 7&8. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the hot hold units for about 1.5 hours. Food was reheated and the temperature of the units were turned up. Establishment must not use the hot hold units if they can not maintain an internal food temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Temperatures must be monitored.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 47-58 degrees Fahrenheit in the salad bar unit and on the counter in the cafeteria of grades 5&6. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit and on the counter for about 1.5 hours. Food was cooled down during time of inspection. Establishment must not store food on the counter. Establishment must not use salad bar if it can not maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Temperatures must be monitored.
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.
4-601.11(A)
67
Mar 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 44-50 degrees Fahrenheit is the salad bar in cafeteria 7-8. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been out of temperature for no longer than 1.5 hours. Food was relocated to the refrigerator to cool. Establishment must use more ice packs and keep food covered.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 48-52 degrees Fahrenheit is the salad bar in cafeteria 5-6. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been out of temperature for no longer than 1.5 hours. Food was relocated to the refrigerator to cool. Establishment must use more ice packs and keep food covered.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Popcorn chicken salad was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold-hold buffet unit in cafeteria 5-6. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Food was relocated to the refrigerator to cool.
3-501.16(A)
64
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chariho Middle School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chariho Middle School on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chariho Middle School?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chariho Middle School.
How does Chariho Middle School compare to other restaurants in Richmond?
Chariho Middle School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Richmond average of 92.
Has Chariho Middle School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chariho Middle School have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chariho Middle 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 Middle School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chariho Middle School is inspected around five times per year on average.
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