Forest Park Elementary School

50 Woodlawn Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Forest Park Elementary School has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after one on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cold holding temperatures has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in North Kingstown average 88, so Forest Park Elementary School is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit in milk cooler #2. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, milk had been in the milk cooler since the day prior. Milk was relocated to milk cooler #1 during time of inspection. The ambient air temperature was observed 45 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Milk cooler was taken out of service at time of inspection and must not be used until it is repaired/replaced/adjusted.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was cleaned at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the hallways and the kitchen, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per employee, a work order has been placed to fix the doors.

6-202.15

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Corn dogs were received at 130 degrees Fahrenheit from DMS. Hot food must be received at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The person in charge called DMS. Per DMS employee, the corn dogs were 162 degrees Fahrenheit just prior to transportation and the transportation time was 8 minutes. Corn dogs were reheated to 172 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.

3-202.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings behind the refrigeration units and 3-bay sink area. 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. Per person in charge, pest control serviced the establishment last week. Establishment must clean up droppings and request pest control services immediately.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The 4 doors to the outside, located in the hallways and in the kitchen, 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

Sep 26, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

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: Various items were observed held at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the single door cooler overnight or longer. Ambient temperature of the single door cooler was between 41-43 degrees Fahrenehit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items.

3-501.16(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forest Park Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forest Park Elementary School on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forest Park Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forest Park Elementary School.

How does Forest Park Elementary School compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

Forest Park Elementary School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has Forest Park Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Forest Park Elementary School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forest Park 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 Forest Park Elementary School inspected?

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

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