Joseph Jenks Junior High School
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Joseph Jenks Junior High School appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Joseph Jenks Junior High School was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.
When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surfaces clean has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Among Pawtucket restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the blower fans in the walk in coolers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the Walk in cooler 1 refrigeration unit is freezing along the side of the wall. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The walls, and ceiling in the dish wash area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to deep clean, dish room. Change all ceiling tiles that can not be cleaned with, with non absorbent ceiling tiles.
6-501.114
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walls in the dishwashing room, were observed with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
95
Jul 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The kitchen behind grease traps and storage room area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. 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. Establishment is to continue with increased pest control. Establishment is to clean and sanitize all mouse droppings using appropriate means of sanitation. Establishment is to have pest control reports available to inspector.
6-501.114
95
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. 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. Establishment is to increase pest control. Establishment is to clean and sanitize all mouse droppings using appropriate means of sanitation. Establishment is to have pest control reports available to inspector.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the blower fans in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen, and above the pizza prep area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walls in the dishwashing room, were observed with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floors in the storage room and under the 3-bay sink have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
90
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pest is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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 - Droppings were observed on the floor in the cafeteria behind the pizza line, and in the teachers break area located off of the cafeteria. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and is to clean any and all droppings.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans in walk in cooler 1 and the walls in the dish room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The coving under the water fountain in the cafeteria is in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Feb 5, 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 (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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the cold prep storage fridge was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen, cafeteria and back storage area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The coving on the floor in the cafeteria against the back wall is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the wall behind the dish machine has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and chipped paint. The wall behind the dish machine must be cleaned and repaired.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the Walk in refrigeration unit is draining on to the floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Establishment is to repair the unit to eliminate the condensate leakage. Establishment is to provide RIDOH with photo of repair.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the food storage area and cafeteria are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered and were observed overflowing with trash. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.15
95
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered (lid is broken). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The back storage/office area had some rodent droppings, establishments must be maintained by routinely cleaning and inspecting for rodent activity.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor by the outside wall in the cafeteria is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The ceiling tiles in the back storage area, above the pizza station and in the cafeteria, are in poor repair. Ceiling tiles, must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joseph Jenks Junior High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joseph Jenks Junior High School on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joseph Jenks Junior High School?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Joseph Jenks Junior High School.
How does Joseph Jenks Junior High School compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Joseph Jenks Junior High School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Joseph Jenks Junior High School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Joseph Jenks Junior High 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 Joseph Jenks Junior 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 Joseph Jenks Junior High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joseph Jenks Junior High School is inspected around four times per year on average.
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