Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School

35 Merino Street, Providence, RI 02909

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School has been inspected six times since 2023. Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been garbage & refuse properly disposed, showing up three times.

Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School's latest score of 86 sits above the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Steak strips were received at 110 DF. Steak strips were re-heated to above 165 DF and placed in hot-hold unit at the time of inspection.

3-202.11

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the sharing cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded milk.

3-501.16(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese was observed past the 7 day date marking. PIC discarded.

3-501.18

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC informed to sanitize dishes via 3 bay sink sanitizer.

4-501.112

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -milk coolers, -share fridge, -sheet pans (old labels).

4-602.13

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Dishwasher is lacking an air gap.

5-202.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel and dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor junctures in the mop sink area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.15

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service utensils on service line are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Inspector observed mops not hung up. Mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC informed.

6-501.16

Sep 28, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School.

How does Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Frank D. Spaziano 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 Frank D. Spaziano 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 Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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