Learning Community Charter School

21 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI 02863

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Learning Community Charter School has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Central Falls restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Two light bulbs under the kitchen hood were nonfunctional during time of inspection.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gasket and condensate hose for milk cooler downstairs were observed missing. Drainage hole was observed plugged with a rag. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sneeze guard at the steam table for upstairs kitchen was observed in poor repair (cracked).

4-501.11

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli Salad were observed held at 75 and 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and placed into refrigeration to chill.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -spray hose at 3 bay sink -eye wash attachments at hand sink -rinse aid cycle of dish machine (affecting equipment and utensils from properly drying) -sneeze guard for upstairs kitchen (cracked).

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: -Wall in dry storage room was observed in poor repair. -Tiled floor observed in poor repair in storage room area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps were observed held at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and placed into refrigeration during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (including sub ingredients), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC informed.

3-602.11

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Wood was observed used to hold up handsink basin in 1st floor kitchen. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room located in food storage room is not self-closing.

6-202.14

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Potatoes, cheeseburgers, were observed held at the oven (oven OFF) at the 2nd service area food items were observed between 92-98 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were reheated at the time of the inspection. Propper instructions for hot hold and reheat items were given to employees.

3-501.16(A)

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Meatball sub, chicken nuggets were observed held at the hot hold unit and cooling rack at the 2nd service area food items were observed between 115-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were reheated at the time of the inspection. Propper instructions for hot hold and reheat items were given to employees.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: The sneeze guard and splash guard at the hot hold buffet warmer at the 2nd kitchen 1. is missing and 2. broken. Equipment was not in good repair.

4-101.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single services of utensils and plates boxes were observed stored on the floor in the 2nd service area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

May 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: The sneeze guard and splash guard at the hot hold buffet warmer at the 2nd kitchen 1. is missing and 2. broken. Equipment was not in good repair.

4-101.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the milk refrigeration unit at the 2nd kitchen. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The FMC must register with RI Department of Health Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Learning Community Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Learning Community Charter School on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Learning Community Charter School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Learning Community Charter School.

How does Learning Community Charter School compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Learning Community Charter School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Learning Community Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Learning Community 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 Learning Community 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 Learning Community Charter School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Learning Community Charter School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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