Harmony Hill School

63 Harmony Hill Road, Glocester, RI 02814
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Harmony Hill School has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Glocester facility scores 74, putting Harmony Hill School on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is not to use dishwasher until it is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizing solution. PIC called for service. 3-bay sink was set-up at the time of inspection.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Various food was observed stored on the floor in the temporary walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and cafeteria, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were observed non-operational and in poor repair. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dishwasher have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures to the left of the walk-in cooler do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
55
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to sanitize in the 3-bay sink until dishwasher is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizing solution. 3-bay sink was set-up at the time of inspection. Establishment is to send proof of repair to inspector.
4-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets were observed in poor repair. Per PIC, gaskets are on order.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The floor in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the lunch room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
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 in the dry storage area.
4-903.11(A)
70
May 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment to use 3 bay sink for sanitizing.
4-501.114
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various chemicals were stored on the same shelf as utensils. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 10 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. The 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils until the dishwasher is sanitizing properly.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer,) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and slicer are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on shelves in the dry storage area that are not at least 6 inches above the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils for dry ingredients observed on unclean surfaces (top of containers). Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
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 on shelves in the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of kitchen shelves, can opener and can opener base, dishwasher, and refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan cover in the walk in cooler has an accumulation of dust and debris. The walk in floor has an accumulation of food debris. Kitchen doors have an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harmony Hill School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harmony Hill School on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harmony Hill School?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harmony Hill School.

How does Harmony Hill School compare to other restaurants in Glocester?

Harmony Hill School most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Glocester average of 74.

Has Harmony Hill School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harmony Hill School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harmony Hill School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Harmony Hill School inspected?

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