Garvin Memorial School

1364 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Garvin Memorial School has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Cumberland sits at 88, putting Garvin Memorial School on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door true reach in. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The three bay sink below sanitizer bay was observed leaking from the below pipes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The mechanical dish washer is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food/Food contact surfaces are placed.

5-402.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The three bay sink was observed in poor repair. The sink compartments (sanitizer bay) will not hold water. Establishment is to maintain equipment.

5-205.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handle located on the Maxx Cold Freezer was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Cheeses located in the 2-door reach-in unit were observed date exceeded the 7 days limit for ready to eat food. Food item was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.18

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Water observed at the floor under dishwasher area. Dishwasher drainpipe not connected properly.

5-205.15

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: A splashguard is needed at the hand sink next to the 3 bay and prep-sink.

3-307.11

May 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garvin Memorial School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garvin Memorial School on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garvin Memorial School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garvin Memorial School.

How does Garvin Memorial School compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Garvin Memorial School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Garvin Memorial School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garvin Memorial 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 Garvin Memorial School inspected?

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

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