Childrens Workshop
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
Childrens Workshop has been inspected 10 times since 2023. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Central Falls restaurant scores 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in the storage room. 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 to continue to work in conjunction with pest control services to eliminate pest issue.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Ice machine to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-602.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed on the floor in kitchen, storage room, and upstairs kitchen. 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 to work in conjunction with pest control services to eliminate pest issue.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the dry storage room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling by dry ingredients in kitchen was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: -The coving in the upstairs kitchen was observed in poor repair and/or missing. -Opening observed by stairwell leading to upstairs kitchen. -Opening observed in dry storage room
6-501.11
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hotdogs were observed held at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Commercially processed hotdogs were reheated to a minimum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floors in walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair. Physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
6-501.11
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to the toilet room in the basement hallway and in main kitchen are not self-closing.
6-202.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. ceiling in kitchen by oven and alto sham 2. floors in walk-in cooler (repeat violation) 3. coving in hallway observed incomplete and/or in poor repair The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the 2nd kitchen 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The window screen protector located in the 2nd kitchen, 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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints at the 2nd kitchen. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: There was standing water in water dispenser. Adequate draining shall be on place at the equipment.
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The floor at the walk-in cooler is in poor condition..
4-501.11
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of can opener and ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris and black and orange residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher located in the 2nd kitchen area was not in good repair. Unit was not in use at the time of the inspection. Person in charge is waiting for repaired. All equipment and utensils should be sent to main kitchen for washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor at the walk-in freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling near to walk-in freezer/storage area in the main kitchen is in poor repair missing ceiling tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Jun 30, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher located in the 2nd kitchen area was not in good repair. Unit was not in used at the time of the inspection. Person in charge is waiting for repaired. All equipment and utensils should be sent to main kitchen for washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-501.11
95
Jun 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live drain flies at the main kitchen. 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.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher located in the 2nd kitchen area was not in good repair. Unit was not in used at the time of the inspection. Person in charge is waiting for repaired. All equipment and utensils should be sent to main kitchen for washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the storage 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
82
May 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects are not controlled as evidenced by live domestic flies and small flies at the main kitchen. 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.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the can opener at the main kitchen 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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher located in the 2nd floor area was not in good repair. All equipment and utensils should be sent to main kitchen for washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. - Floor at the walk-in freezer have an accumulation of dirt and food debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the main kitchen 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
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Childrens Workshop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Childrens Workshop on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Childrens Workshop?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Childrens Workshop.
How does Childrens Workshop compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
Childrens Workshop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Childrens Workshop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Childrens Workshop have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Childrens Workshop 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 Workshop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Childrens Workshop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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