Kickemuit Middle School

525 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Kickemuit Middle School has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

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

Kickemuit Middle School's latest score of 78 falls below the Warren average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking air gaps. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Air gaps must be installed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving, is still not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in the dish room is in poor repair and is constructed of cement (as well as the flooring near the ovens) 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. Coving tiles in areas are cracked and a section of coving under the dishwasher is crumbling. Physical facilities must be constructed of proper materials and be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking air gaps. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Air gaps must be installed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in receiving, is still 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards 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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in the dish room is in poor repair and is constructed of cement (as well as the flooring near the ovens) 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. Coving tiles in areas are cracked and a section of coving under the dishwasher is crumbling. Physical facilities must be constructed of proper materials and be maintained in good repair
6-101.11
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking air gaps. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Proper air gaps must be installed.
5-402.11
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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in the dishwasher room and under the ovens remains in poor repair. In addition, a section of the coving area under the dishwashing area is in poor repair, crumbling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in receiving, is still 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A couple of the ovens observed in poor repair and are not currently being used. Equipment must remain in good repair.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Can opener is not in good repair and must be replaced.
4-202.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards 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
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking proper air gaps. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Proper air gaps must be installed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and receiving, still 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Several pieces of equipment remain in poor repair. The dishwasher and the large walk-in cooler are not functioning. The gasket of the walk-in cooler is splitting away from the door. In addition, the handles of the small walk-in freezer and the walk-in cooler do not function properly resulting in the doors not closing all of the way. All equipment must remain in good repair.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in the dish room and under the ovens remains in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed outside of the cafeteria. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking proper air gaps. Proper air gaps must be installed.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and receiving, are still 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Both grab n go units are currently not functioning and are not being used. Service ticket has been placed and units are not to be used until they are maintaining consistent temperatures at/below 41 degrees F. Dishwasher is currently not functional and is being serviced. 3-bay sink is being used to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in the dish room and under the ovens remains in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher still 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
61
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The prep sink, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink are still lacking proper air gaps.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and receiving area, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the walk-in cooler is in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced. In addition, the dishwasher and a cold hold unit (large grab n go unit) are not operating. The 3-bay sink must be used to wash, rinse, and sanitize all food equipment/utensils until the dishwasher is repaired. Cold hold unit must not be used for TCS foods until it has been serviced and is maintaining consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the dishwasher do not have proper coving. There are sections that have disintegrated leaving unsealed cement. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in a couple of areas (under and near dishwasher, under the ovens) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
70
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Dishwasher, prep sink, and 3-bay sink are lacking proper air gaps. Proper air gaps must be installed.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria and receiving areas, 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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Can opener is not in good repair. Blade section observed to be peeling.
4-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the vents above the ovens observed to have an accumulation of dust and must be cleaned.
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in areas of the kitchen (including behind the dishwasher) have coving tiles that are cracked or missing. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring under the steamers/ovens is in poor repair. In addition, the cover to the grease trap is heavily rusted. These areas are no longer able to be cleaned properly. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair and made of materials that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kickemuit Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kickemuit Middle School on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kickemuit Middle School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kickemuit Middle School.

How does Kickemuit Middle School compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Kickemuit Middle School most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has Kickemuit Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Kickemuit Middle School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kickemuit Middle 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 Kickemuit Middle School inspected?

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