Cranston East High School

899 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Cranston East High School stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, certified food protection manager is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cranston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display. Per PIC, order has already been placed for new thermometers.
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay. Per PIC, new test strips have already been ordered.
4-302.14
82
Mar 13, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several foods in cold-hold unit was observed held at (50-55) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Last lunch food was relocated to reach in unit to rapidly cool. Methods for keeping foods cold discussed with PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot Hold door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was recently placed in unit and relocated. Milk must sit on ice packs in addition to being in cold rail.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Chicken was placed hot in the salad bar in covered containers. Chicken was uncovered and placed in the walk-in.
3-501.15
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. PIC stated they are in the process of submitting application.
2-102.12
95
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH.
2-102.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: 4 Dead mice were observed on 2 different glue traps in the dry storage area. Mice were removed at the time of inspection.
6-501.112
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor next to the walk-in freezer was observed with food debris on the floor.
6-501.12
86
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
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 sandwich prep area in the cafeteria . 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 clean under equipment and shelves in area.
6-501.111
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
86
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cranston East High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cranston East High School on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cranston East High School?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cranston East High School.

How does Cranston East High School compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Cranston East High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Cranston East High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cranston East High School 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 Cranston East High 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 Cranston East High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cranston East High School is inspected around four times per year on average.