Hope High School
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Hope High School, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus six before.
Looking across the full record, insects, rodents & animals not present is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Hope High School is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located next to the kitchen office, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on the large milk case was not in good repair, with part of it unattached and dangling.
4-501.11
90
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor mixer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of milk coolers have an accumulation of frost and/or water.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers & soffit have an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 121 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken was reheated, and water temperature in steamtable adjusted higher.
3-501.16(A)
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available at the hand sink in the kitchen.
5-103.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the kitchen has no hot water, and has a hose with continuously running water from the water/floor chemical mixer, so that it is unable to be used. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hand sink, and the floor cleaner/water mixer were not in good repair.
4-501.11
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway, 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
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
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. Can opener was taken to the 3 bay sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings observed on the floor in the kitchen and dry 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. PCS unknown.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a trash bin and large mixing bowl on the floor in front of it. The service line hand sink was blocked by a rolling rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway, 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensil stored on an unclean surface (top of the mechanical box of the steam kettle) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the front service area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A cold hold unit on the front service line was not in good repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. The cold hold unit must be repaired, replaced, or removed.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener base have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors beneath the food prep sinks, and in the dry storage room have an accumulation of rodent droppings and debris. Cobwebs, dead insects, and debris observed on the floor in the employee toilet room. 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: Water observed dripping into a container beneath the food prep sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One ceiling light in the dry storage area is in poor repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hope High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hope High School on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hope High School?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hope High School.
How does Hope High School compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Hope High School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Hope High School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hope High School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hope High 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 Hope High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hope High School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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