Highlander Charter School

42 Lexington Ave, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Highlander Charter School has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited two times.

Highlander Charter School's latest score of 86 sits above the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed thawing at the 3 bay sink drying area. Item was still frozen solid and PIC placed deli meat in fridge during inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: 1) under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); 2) completely submerged under running water; 3) as part of the cooking process; or 4) in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling and walls in the food prep area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held at 45 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 discarded.

3-501.16(A)

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The cafeteria area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-203.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. PIC wrote labels during inspection.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler located in the cafeteria area was not in good repair. Observed an ambient temperature of 66 degrees F. The 2-door coolers and 1-door cooler in the kitchen and cafeteria fluctuated in ambient temperature. Ambient temperature was observed between 36-48 depending on where the thermometer probe was placed. Inspector observed coolers jam packed with product blocking airflow. COS - PIC removed bags of bread and ambient temp of 2-doors and 1-door cooler are 41 degrees F or below.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Inspectors observed several pizza crusts stored unwrapped in the two-door reach in freezer. PIC informed to store pizza crusts properly.

3-305.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working container of oil/herb mixture are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. PIC labeled food item during inspection.

3-302.12

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing at the 3-bay sink in poor repair. Leak observed at time of inspection.

5-205.15

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by carboard and plastic. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hot hold serving unit located in the cafeteria/serving area was not in good repair. The sneeze guard glass was observed with cracks at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The trim on the wall junctures entering the dishwashing area is in poor repair. Trim was observed missing and/or damaged at the time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.17

May 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Highlander Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Highlander Charter School on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Highlander Charter School?

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

How does Highlander Charter School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Highlander Charter School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Highlander Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Highlander Charter School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Highlander Charter 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 Highlander Charter School inspected?

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

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