Hugh B Bain Jr High School

135 Gansett Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hugh B Bain Jr High School appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up four times.

Among Cranston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Hugh B Bain Jr High School is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The double stacked alto-sham near the oven was observed in poor repair. The top cabinet was observed maintaining an ambient of 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The bottom gasket was observed to be frayed.

4-501.11

Oct 14, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to send all equipment and utensils to another facility to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized due to the lack of 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher was observed in poor repair (chlorine sanitizing solution 0 ppm). Dishwasher to not be used until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced.

4-501.11

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in ware washing area is in poor repair (large areas of chipped paint). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as produce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in ware washing area is in poor repair (large areas of chipped paint). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink(2 bay 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk chest located in the serving area was not in good repair(inadequate ambient temperatures).Per interview with PIC food was prepped one hour prior to inspection. PIC removed food product to another refrigeration unit. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in unit until repaired/serviced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves throughout kitchen and serving area have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout kitchen under/behind equipment 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in ware washing area is in poor repair(large areas of chipped paint). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed held at 49 degrees or higher degrees Fahrenheit in the two door reach in (50 ambient) and the chest cooler (44 ambient). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in units 2 hours prior to visit and moved to proper refrigeration/freezers to properly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair/improper adjustment: 1) The two door reach in cooler near the lunch service line was observed with an ambient of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) The chest cooler observed with an ambient of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. - Units taken out of service until it can be serviced/repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hugh B Bain Jr High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hugh B Bain Jr High School on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hugh B Bain Jr High School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hugh B Bain Jr High School.

How does Hugh B Bain Jr High School compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Hugh B Bain Jr High School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Hugh B Bain Jr High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hugh B Bain Jr High 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 Hugh B Bain Jr 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 Hugh B Bain Jr High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hugh B Bain Jr High School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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