Forest Avenue School

315 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Forest Avenue School has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Middletown restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors (A1, B3 and D8) to the outside, are 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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC must re-instate. PIC has current accredited manager food safety certificate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Laminate lined shelving in dry storage area observed in poor repair (exposed composite wood and taped). Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Chickpea Salad was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cold holding unit was observed at ambient temperatures of 32-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per staff chickpea salad was placed into cold holding unit recently. Chickpea salad was placed into freezer to blast chill. Cold holding unit was covered to allow cold temperature to distribute within unit.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dry storage room shelves have an accumulation of residue, old pest excrement and other debris. PIC informed area to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(B)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on tray rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Pasta salad was observed held at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, pasta salad was recently composed. Pasta salad was placed into shallow pan in a thin layer in freezer to blast chill. Pasta salad was chilled to 39 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

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

4-204.115

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in refrigerator observed with ice build-up on the condenser. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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 & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The door to the Vulcan hot holding oven observed in poor repair. Door shall be maintained in good repair.

4-204.12

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the 2 door freezer unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: A few droppings observed in the tray storage shelves. Per interview of staff, pest control is active. -Establishment shall monitor droppings. If droppings still observed after cleaning the area, establishment shall get pest control in to do an assessment/evaluation of facility and schedule for more frequent service until no droppings observed.

6-501.111

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forest Avenue School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forest Avenue School on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forest Avenue School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forest Avenue School.

How does Forest Avenue School compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Forest Avenue School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Forest Avenue School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Forest Avenue 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 Forest Avenue 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 Forest Avenue School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forest Avenue School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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