Highlander Charter School

360 Market St, Warren, RI 02885
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Highlander Charter School has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average is 90, putting Highlander Charter School squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located 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: 2-door reach-in, located in the kitchen, is not in good repair. It is not currently being used. Service present during inspection to repair the unit. All TCS foods had been relocated to properly functioning refrigeration units.
4-501.11
90
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in milk chest cooler #2 (back of cafeteria). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
90
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located on the left side of the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
May 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 doors. 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: Hot hold unit in the service area is not in good repair. On the highest temperature setting the unit maintains food temperatures 134 - 135 degrees F. Steam table is heating foods to proper temperatures. This unit must be properly repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered (side doors as well as top cover). Top cover observed to be bent/in poor repair. This must be repaired/replaced. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Highlander Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Highlander Charter School on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Highlander Charter School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Highlander Charter School.

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

Highlander Charter School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Warren average of 90.

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 one 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 three times per year on average.