Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School

375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: An air gap was lacking at the food prep sinks.

5-202.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the storage area, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer and walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

May 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: An air gap was lacking at the food prep sinks and dish machine.

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took items out of service to be washed and sanitized. Ice was discarded.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-204.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -shelves under prep tables and service line, -mixer shield, -top of dish machine, -freezer fan blade.

4-602.13

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sinks used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-101.19

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, low boy was at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC informed to take unit out of service until fixed.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the dish area was observed to be leaking. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back area, 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Foods were observed stored on the floor in the freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Apr 26, 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 floor mixer have an accumulation of food residue.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Two lights beneath the hoods are nonfunctional and need to be repaired or replaced.

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School.

How does Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dr. Jorge Alvarez 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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