Colt Andrews Elementary School
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Colt Andrews Elementary School appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.
When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Colt Andrews Elementary School is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 1-door reach-in and the 2-door reach-in refrigerators. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The refrigerator door gaskets on the 1-Door and 2-Door Reach-Ins were observed in poor repair. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk cooler #2. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Mar 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The refrigerator door gaskets on the 1-Door and 2-Door Reach-Ins were observed in poor repair. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration door gaskets and door jambs have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Per PIC, establishment currently does not have available hot water for entire building. Kitchen staff was provided with portable hot water heater for hand sink and staff is boiling water for use in 3-bay sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and utensils. Establishment is using paper lunch trays for service and any remaining dishes are sent to Mt.Hope High School to be cleaned. Per PIC, boiler is in transit.
5-104.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The refrigerator door gaskets on the 1-Door and 2-Door Reach-Ins were observed in poor repair. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration door gaskets and door jambs have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The drain system was observed to be leaking for the 3-bay sink in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Service was called during time of inspection.
6-501.11
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The refrigerator door gaskets on the 1-Door and 2-Door Reach-Ins were observed in poor repair. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration door gaskets and door jambs have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the chest freezer refrigeration unit was observed frozen in excess in the machine. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Corrective Action - Establishment must defrost freezer.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front 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: The electrical outlet/cord for the Dairy chest cooler 1 and 1 door Delfield refrigerator in the (kitchenarea was not in good repair. No TCS foods were stored in the 1 door Delfield refrigerator at the time of this i nspection. -Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. -Establishment shall not store TCS foods in unit until unit is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Ice buildup observed in the Dairy chest cooler 1. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. -Ice buildup shall be broken down to prevent blockage of cold air flow in unit.
5-403.12
86
May 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the main entrance of the building, 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: The electrical outlet and chord from the Dairy chest cooler 1 were not in good repair. -Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Ice buildup observed in the Dairy chest cooler 1. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. -Ice buildup shall be broken down to prevent potential blockage of cold air flow.
5-403.12
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colt Andrews Elementary School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colt Andrews Elementary School on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colt Andrews Elementary School?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Colt Andrews Elementary School.
How does Colt Andrews Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Bristol?
Colt Andrews Elementary School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bristol average of 85.
Has Colt Andrews Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Colt Andrews Elementary School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colt Andrews Elementary 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 Colt Andrews Elementary School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colt Andrews Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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