Childrens Friend Dexter Street

621 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Childrens Friend Dexter Street has been inspected eight times since 2023. Childrens Friend Dexter Street was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Central Falls restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gaskets for 1 door reach-in cooler was observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gaskets for 1 door reach-in cooler were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Dishwasher located in the main kitchen area was not in good repair. Employees are using a residential dishwasher at the basement level to wash, rinse and sanitized. The establishment will contact their service provider to inspect and repair the dishwasher. Switched to disposable paper/plastic service is recomended.

4-501.11

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

Nov 15, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit at the main kitchen was not in good repair. Not food items stored on unit at the time of the inspection. Person in charge will call inspector for update.

4-501.11

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Cut pineapple and ambient temperature of the kitchen refrigerator unit was observed held at43-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were moved to other refrigeration unit. Service should be call. No PHF's can be held in unit until a temperature of 41 degrees or below is maintained.

3-501.16(A)

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Childrens Friend Dexter Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Childrens Friend Dexter Street on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Childrens Friend Dexter Street?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Childrens Friend Dexter Street.

How does Childrens Friend Dexter Street compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Childrens Friend Dexter Street most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Childrens Friend Dexter Street's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Childrens Friend Dexter Street 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 Childrens Friend Dexter Street 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 Childrens Friend Dexter Street inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Childrens Friend Dexter Street is inspected around three times per year on average.

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