Ella Risk Elementary School

949 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ella Risk Elementary School has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Central Falls restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Blue laminate lining on countertops were observed in poor repair in several areas. Equipment to be in good repair.

4-501.11

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 1 door cooler out of service prior to inspection. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler gaskets for small unit was observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Mar 13, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 1 door cooler out of service prior to inspection. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, pest excrement and other debris: 1. shelving in dry storage room 2. bottom shelves of prep line 3. large cart

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the dishmachine have an accumulation of soil residue, pest excrement and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment's Rhode Island Food Protection Manager License is expired. FMC must re-instate. Food Safety Certificate active. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor and some shelves at the storage room has a slight accumulation of old mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the large milk unit have an accumulation of ice build.

4-601.11(B)

Oct 27, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor behind 2 door reach-in has an accumulation of soil residue and mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.15

Oct 13, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 major violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodent is not controlled as evidenced by mice droppings at the storage room. 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.

6-501.111

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor and shelves at the dry storage room has an accumulation of soil residue and mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.15

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Beneath to cleaning cabinet has an accumulation of soil residue mice droppings and rodent burrows. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair and clean. E

6-501.15

May 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contacts surfaces of the 2-door reach-in unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt at the fans inside of unit.

4-601.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ella Risk Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ella Risk Elementary School on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ella Risk Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ella Risk Elementary School.

How does Ella Risk Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Ella Risk Elementary School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Ella Risk Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ella Risk Elementary 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 Ella Risk Elementary 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 Ella Risk Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ella Risk Elementary School is inspected around four times per year on average.

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