French American School of Rhode Island

75 John Street, Providence, RI 02906

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at French American School of Rhode Island, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is single-use/single-service articles, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Utensils observed stored in a used cardboard ketchup box. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean (the dishwasher table.)

4-903.11(A)

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen.

4-903.11(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was French American School of Rhode Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at French American School of Rhode Island on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at French American School of Rhode Island?

Across the inspection record, single-use/single-service articles has been cited two times, more than any other issue at French American School of Rhode Island.

How does French American School of Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in Providence?

French American School of Rhode Island most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has French American School of Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at French American School of Rhode Island have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at French American School of Rhode Island 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 French American School of Rhode Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, French American School of Rhode Island is inspected around two times per year on average.

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