Frenchtown School

1100 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Frenchtown School, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Frenchtown School's latest score of 82 falls below the East Greenwich average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.

4-501.114

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the storage racks in the dry storage room was observed with old rodent droppings. The physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary.

6-501.12

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings in the dry storage 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. Establishment is to contact pest control for a full evaluation of the premises (finding entry points, locating holes, putting down more traps/bait stations). Pest control recommended to increase from 1x monthly to 2x monthly or more pending pest control evaluation. All pest control reports to be sent to inspector until rodent activity is resolved.

6-501.111

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Bags of pasta was observed to be gnawed at in the dry storage area. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The shelving and floors in the dry storage area was observed with old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: At the time of re-inspection, several food items kept in refrigeration since previous day were observed held between 41 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Food items recently supplied to the facility and observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit or below were moved to colder refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment in the kitchen area were observed to be in poor repair... - The 2 Door Reach-In Refrigerator was observed to be in poor repair. Upon arrival for re-inspection, the unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures ranging from 41 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Use of the unit for cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired/replaced. - The Single Door Cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, items observed in the single door reach-in cooler were recently stocked for lunch service. Use of the unit for cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2 Door Reach-In Cooler located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. At the time of inspection, the 2 door cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, the unit was checked upon arrival for work and observed at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection. Unit to be monitored for Cold Holding. Per the PIC, work order for the 2 door cooler is to be placed.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchtown School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frenchtown School on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frenchtown School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frenchtown School.

How does Frenchtown School compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Frenchtown School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Frenchtown School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frenchtown School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown School inspected?

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

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