Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St

25 Thornley St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

School / Childcare

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Pawtucket restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The three bay sink located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen and exit way 2 broken refrigerator/freezers, one freezer. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were added to hand-washing sink at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dry storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floor under the refrigeration unit has an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher, and 2 door freezer was observed in poor repair. Establishment is using 3-bay sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Equipment must be in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles under the dishwasher were observed in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: There is no gap between the prep sink, and the drain. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

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

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cooked mixed veggies was observed held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Oven was turned to a hotter temperature. Food was reheated to over 165, food was out of temp for a short period of time. Establishment is to turn oven on before delivery is made, and hold food in oven with oven turned on and keep food above 135.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the wall under the dish machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor by the service sink is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 25, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep sink pipes, and inside the cabinets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The walls by the dishwasher has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St.

How does Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St 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 Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dr Day Care Pawtuckeet Thornley St is inspected around three times per year on average.

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