Harold a Birch Vocational Program

434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Harold a Birch Vocational Program has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the cafe, 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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the cafeteria do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the ware washing area (hand sink, 3 bay sink, prep sink) are constructed of (brick and cement). This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings throughout kitchen and food storage room ). 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.

6-501.111

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Bagged Chicken ) was observed thawing in prep sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on (grass). The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was (452 ) parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for (lactic acid ) sanitizer is (704-1875 ) ppm.

3-304.14

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The prep sink in kitchen is in poor repair. Leakage observed at faucet. Systems must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in kitchen and ware washing 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.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (ceilings ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chocolate Milk) was observed held at (47-49) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The lactic acid concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (452) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the lactic acid must be (704-1875) ppm.

4-501.115

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, is not tight-fitting. Threshold also has gaps/openings. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the 3 bay sink area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold a Birch Vocational Program last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold a Birch Vocational Program on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold a Birch Vocational Program?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harold a Birch Vocational Program.

How does Harold a Birch Vocational Program compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Harold a Birch Vocational Program most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Harold a Birch Vocational Program's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harold a Birch Vocational Program have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold a Birch Vocational Program 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 Harold a Birch Vocational Program inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harold a Birch Vocational Program is inspected around three times per year on average.

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