Kent Heights School
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kent Heights School stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Providence restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria (to the side of the kitchen), 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: A section of the floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the 2-door reach-in unit. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located to the side of the kitchen in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 doors at the bottom. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Small section of the floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher do not have coving. In addition, coving near the service line is cracked and missing a piece. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the doors at the bottom. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: A small section of the floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher do not have coving. In addition, the coving near the service line is cracked/missing piece. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3-bay sink is still leaking. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria in front of the kitchen, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 doors at the bottom. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink and sanitizing bottles. Test strips have expired. New test strips must be obtained.
4-501.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: A small section of the floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher still do not have coving. In addition, a section of the coving near the service line is missing/cracked. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3-bay sink observed to be leaking. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front of the cafeteria (both sides), are not tight-fitting. Space observed between and at the bottom of the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: A section of the floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher is lacking some coving. At the service line a tile of the coving is missing/cracked. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
70
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front of 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher (small section) do not have coving. Coving by the service line is cracked and missing a piece. Coving must be repaired/replaced.
6-201.13
90
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria are still not tight-fitting. There is a visible space between the two doors. 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 hot hold unit is not in good repair. The thermometer gauge does not function properly to provide the temperature of the unit. Unit must be properly repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall above the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. The paint is peeling. In addition, there is coving missing behind the dishwasher and coving is cracked at the service line area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kent Heights School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kent Heights School on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kent Heights School?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kent Heights School.
How does Kent Heights School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Kent Heights School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Kent Heights School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kent Heights School have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kent Heights 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 Kent Heights School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kent Heights School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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