Fort Barton School

99 Lawton Avenue, Tiverton, RI 02878

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Fort Barton School has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus one before.

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

Restaurants in Tiverton average 84, so Fort Barton School is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

4-302.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Oven was not in good repair and is not currently working. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Service call has been placed and is expected today. Foods are being prepared and received from Tiverton Middle School.

4-501.11

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 in the kitchen.

4-302.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gauge located in the dishwasher area was not in good repair. Gauge shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the dishwashing area observed in poor repair. Coating observed peeling and chipping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -The walls in the are constructed of sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the gym (dining 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

May 24, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gauge at the dishwasher was not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the 3 bay sink area oserved in poor repair. Coating on walls observed peeled/chipped. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -The walls in the dishwasher side are constructed of sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fort Barton School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fort Barton School on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fort Barton School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fort Barton School.

How does Fort Barton School compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Fort Barton School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Fort Barton School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fort Barton 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 Fort Barton 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 Fort Barton School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fort Barton School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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