Hampden Meadows School

New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Hampden Meadows School, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Barrington restaurant scores 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the small milk refrigerator on the service line. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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. Establishment must apply for to have a Rhode Island Food Safety Manager.

2-102.12(A)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not being properly sanitized. Per PIC, establishment was using a spray bottle with sanitizer to sanitize food-contact surfaces. Establishment is to send food-contact surfaces of utensils and equipment back to mother kitchen to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-703.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dish washing machine located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The dishwasher is in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Corrective action - establishment must complete repair to dishwasher so it can resume working order.

5-205.15

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The lights above the serving unit are out. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampden Meadows School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampden Meadows School on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampden Meadows School?

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

How does Hampden Meadows School compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Hampden Meadows School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Hampden Meadows School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampden Meadows 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 Hampden Meadows School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampden Meadows School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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