Frank D Spaziano Elementary School

85 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Frank D Spaziano Elementary School has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, food-contact surfaces is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Frank D Spaziano Elementary School's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The sink and surface concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 3000 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of lactic acid in the sanitizing solution must be between 272-700 ppm. Sanitizer solution was corrected to 700 ppm at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sanitizer dispenser for the 3-bay sink was observed not working and in good repair. Equipment must be in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per interview with PIC, cheese sticks were delivered in coolers 20 minutes prior. Inspector observed no ice packs in coolers. Cheese sticks were observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC moved cheese sticks to refrigeration at time of inspection.

3-202.11

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

Inspector notes: Inspector observed deli meat dated (1/16 & 1/24) which exceeds 7 days. See disposal.

3-501.18

Sep 30, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sink and surface sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The sink and surface concentration in the sanitizing solution dispenser of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of lactic acid in the sanitizing solution must be between 0.27-0.55 ppm. PIC manually added. Service ticket will be submitted.

4-501.115

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hamburger buns were observed with green residue. See disposal.

3-101.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Potatoes were observed held at 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient hot holding equipment to maintain foods at 135 degrees F or above.

4-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with white and black debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

May 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen 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.

6-501.111

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the: 1.shelves in kitchen 2.under benches in cafeteria have an accumulation of dust, dirt, rodent droppings, and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

4-602.13

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 Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as 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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