Howard Hathaway School

Tallman Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Howard Hathaway School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Portsmouth restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door in cafeteria is not tight fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of pests by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door in cafeteria is not tight fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of pests by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Sneeze guard observed in poor repair (cracked). Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

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

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Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prepped chili (uncooked) was observed received at 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility of origin was called during time of inspection, foods were assessed and placed into refrigeration to chill.

3-202.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door in cafeteria is not tight fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of pests by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Sneeze guard observed in poor repair (cracked). Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/ capacity for the amount of food prepared and served. Additional refrigeration is needed.

4-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door in cafeteria is not tight fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of pests by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Sneeze guard observed in poor repair (cracked). Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity for the amount of food prepared/served. Additional commercial refrigeration is needed.

4-301.11

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

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment for cold food storage. Milk Chest was observed being used for cold holding of food. Establishment shall not use milk chest for food storage. Freezer observed is not designed for commercial use. Establishment shall have enough proper commercial refrigeration to hold all cold/frozen foods.

4-301.11

Apr 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

8-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

4-202.16

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howard Hathaway School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howard Hathaway School on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Howard Hathaway School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Howard Hathaway School.

How does Howard Hathaway School compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Howard Hathaway School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Howard Hathaway School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Howard Hathaway School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howard Hathaway 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 Howard Hathaway School inspected?

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

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