Community Preparatory School

135 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Community Preparatory School has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after two on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited two times.

Community Preparatory School's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (Steam Table ) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair. Per PIC, a work order was submitted.

4-501.11

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Ham and cheese sandwiches) was observed held at (47) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Faucet head at 3 bay sink is in poor repair. Observed leakage. System must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (chlorine ) sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sink ).

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (Serving well) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair. Per PIC work order was placed.

4-501.11

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Sink and Surface sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink..

4-501.116

May 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Community Preparatory School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Community Preparatory School on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Community Preparatory School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Community Preparatory School.

How does Community Preparatory School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Community Preparatory School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Community Preparatory School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Community Preparatory School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Community Preparatory 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 Community Preparatory School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Community Preparatory School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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