Hope Elementary School
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Hope Elementary School has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.
Garbage & refuse properly disposed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Scituate restaurant, which scores around 89. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A case of graham crackers was observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC placed box on shelving.
3-305.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient freezer equipment/capacity. PIC stated than many frozen foods have to be stored at another school due to lack of freezer space.
4-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small ants is not controlled as evidenced by small ants on dry storage shelving. 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under shelving in the walk-in have an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient freezer space to meet establishment demands. Per PIC, walk-in freezer is non-functional beginning this school year. PIC stated the reach-in freezer was provided but does not have adequate storage capacity.
4-301.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the share refrigeration unit(s). 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
Inspector notes: Labels were not removed from apples prior to washing for service. PIC informed.
3-302.15
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
86
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the faucet of the hand-washing sink.
5-205.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH. Inspector provided application.
2-102.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
78
May 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
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
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
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.
4-601.11(A)
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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room, and on the floor in the kitchen between the walk in freezer & dry storage room. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the portable fan have an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust & debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is in poor repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hope Elementary School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hope Elementary School on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hope Elementary School?
Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hope Elementary School.
How does Hope Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Scituate?
Hope Elementary School most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Scituate average of 89.
Has Hope Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hope Elementary School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hope Elementary 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 Hope Elementary School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hope Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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