International Charter School
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited International Charter School eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which International Charter School's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
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: Chickpea salad was observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit in the ICS salad bar for service. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, the chickpea salad had just been prepared and mixed with room temperature ingredients. Food item was moved to freezer to rapidly cool prior to service. Food must be 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below prior to placing for service in salad bar.
3-501.16(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the milk cooler in ICS cafeteria. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was observed over 400 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-300 ppm. Establishment is to dilute the sanitizing solution with water, to correct the sanitizing solution to the proper concentration. Establishment is to have the sanitizing solution serviced.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener, and slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and slicer were cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
78
Oct 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the walk-in cooler were observed held between 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient of walk-in cooler was observed held at 50 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Unit was serviced at the time of inspection and the walk-in cooler was observed holding an ambient temperature of 38 DF.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Utensils were moved at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket for the milk chest cooler on the high school service line was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) 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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the milk case high school service area was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of dishwasher have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the wall behind the dishwasher have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
95
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flys is not controlled as evidenced by the observance of flys. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment is to work with pest control.
6-501.111
Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster has a broken cover. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. Corrective Action - Establishment is to obtain an unbroken cover,
5-501.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the BlackStone serving area are constructed of concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Corrective Action - The concrete in the serving area is no longer smooth durable and easily cleanable. The flooring must be repaired.
6-501.11
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International Charter School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International Charter School on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International Charter School?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International Charter School.
How does International Charter School compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
International Charter School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has International Charter School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at International Charter School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at International 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 International Charter School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International Charter School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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