Classical High School
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Classical High School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to five.
The pattern that stands out is insects, rodents & animals not present, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Classical High School's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The drain to the handwashing sink on the prep line was observed disconnected. Sink has been taken out of service until repaired.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear kitchen entrance, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot box door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster behind the kitchen is not covered, cardboard dumpster was observed overfilled. The dumpster near front entrance was missing doors, the front cardboard dumpster was uncovered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following in the kitchen area is in poor repair: -wall tiles over electrical panels (holes/missing) -wall tiles near rear handwashing sink (holes in wall). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the rear of kitchen was lacking paper towels. Staff spoke with custodial staff for supplies.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the rear hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Staff spoke with custodial staff for supplies.
6-301.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster near rear kitchen entrance is not covered. The dumpster at the front lot of the building is missing doors. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -missing wall tiles over electrical panel -hole in tile where broken sink was removed -floor tiles near drain of hand washing sink (prep line).
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and rear entrance to the kitchen, are 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot box door gaskets were observed in poor repair, with tears in the gaskets.
4-501.11
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and rear entrance to kitchen, are 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot box door gaskets were observed in poor repair, observed with tears.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following in the kitchen area are in poor repair: -wall tiles over electrical panel -holes in wall (where broken sink was removed). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear of the 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. PIC stated a new sweep was installed, but was installed too high to be effective.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot box door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas were observed in poor repair: -wall at hand sink (where broken sink was removed) has open holes in wall -wall tiles over electrical panels are cracked/missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Feb 27, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, (receiving door), 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
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cans of food in dry storage room were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings. Food was voluntarily disposed of by PIC.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout dry storage room and in 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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, (receiving door), 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bottom shelf of prep table was observed with an accumulation of apparent rodent droppings. PIC informed.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors underneath shelving in dry storage area have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fanguards in the walk-in cooler were observed with an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Classical High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Classical High School on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Classical High School?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Classical High School.
How does Classical High School compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Classical High School most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Classical High School's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Classical High School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Classical High School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Classical High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Classical High School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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