Harris School
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Harris School has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Woonsocket average 89, so Harris School is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The drainage from the grease trap unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Manager is trained as a Food Safety Manager but is not registered with RIDOH. Establishment must register manager as a certified Rhode Island Food Safety Manager.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The milk case located in the cafeteria area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The milk cased located in the cafeteria was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in working condition. The cold well on the main serving line was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The area behind the cooking line in the kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
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
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the kitchen (receiving) and in the cafeteria, are 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: Turbo Air and cold station #1 are not in good repair. Both units are not currently functioning. In addition, milk cold hold #1 (service line) and milk cold hold #2 (cafeteria) have gaskets that need replacing. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 shall register a ServSafe certified employee with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager (RI license).
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the back kitchen area and doors to the outside in the cafeteria, observed 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 cold station on service line 2 and the 1 door Turbo Air refrgerator were not in good repair. Both units were not in use at the time of this inspection. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at Dairy chest cooler 4 were observed in poor repair. Ice buoldup observed in unit. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The paper towel dispenser observed over the food prep table. Paper towel dispenser shall be moved away from the food prep area.
6-404.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside in the back kitchen area and doors to the outside in the cafeteria, observed 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
86
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The sanitizer concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was not at concentration levels required for sanitizing. The concentration of sanitizing chemicals must be followed according to the manufacturer's use directions. District manager was notified, who will place a service request to adjust sanitizer levels. Sanitizer was manually adjusted during inspection.
4-501.114
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken nuggets for salads were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. Chicken nuggets were placed in a single layer in shallow pans and placed in the freezer to rapidly cool.
3-501.15
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
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.
2-102.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harris School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harris School on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harris School?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harris School.
How does Harris School compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?
Harris School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Woonsocket average of 89.
Has Harris School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harris School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harris 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 Harris School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harris School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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