East Providence Career and Technical Center
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at East Providence Career and Technical Center stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
East Providence Career and Technical Center's latest score of 86 sits above the East Providence average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 2-door reach-in remains in poor repair. Unit has been placed out of service. Equipment must remain in good repair.
4-501.11
86
Oct 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 2-door reach-in is not in good repair. It is currently not in use. Service call has been placed, and repair is in process.
4-501.11
95
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-door reach-in was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in this unit observed with temperatures of 49 - 52 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call placed. Voluntary disposal during inspection. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.
3-501.17
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
70
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A couple of the hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were lacking paper towels. Paper towels must be available at all times for proper hand-washing.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, can opener) were observed with an accumulation of dried food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the walk-in cooler. 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.
4-203.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards 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 2-door lowboy gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, black residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of refrigeration gaskets and the commercial mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 is not in good repair. It is not currently functioning. Service has been contacted. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spoon observed in one of the hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, cooking utensils) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of some equipment (prep unit, mixer, dishwasher) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler observed at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in this unit observed with temperatures of 41 degrees F. Ice build-up observed on the condenser. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. HVAC called for service. All TCS foods relocated to the school cafeteria walk-in cooler. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until it has been serviced and is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the walk-in refrigeration unit. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one internal thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the commercial mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
74
May 10, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food and beverage debris observed in the hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (commercial mixers, slicer, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
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. Thermo labels or temperature measuring device must be available to monitor proper sanitizing temperature.
4-302.13
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Several small cutting boards 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
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was East Providence Career and Technical Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at East Providence Career and Technical Center on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at East Providence Career and Technical Center?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at East Providence Career and Technical Center.
How does East Providence Career and Technical Center compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
East Providence Career and Technical Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has East Providence Career and Technical Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Providence Career and Technical Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at East Providence Career and Technical Center 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 East Providence Career and Technical Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, East Providence Career and Technical Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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