Lincoln High School

135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Lincoln High School has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up two times.

Lincoln High School scores about where you'd expect for a Lincoln restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The mobile 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Hot hold door gasket on the hot hold unit by the prep area in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Canned beans and commercially prepared chicken were only heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit before being placed into hot holding. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.

3-403.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is 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 gaskets were observed in poor repair on the hot hold unit, and milk case. Milk case 1 was observed in poor repair equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the milk case refrigeration units is was observed frozen in excess on the inside of the machine. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Establishment must defrost equipment.

5-403.12

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters are not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2023

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: Sweet and sour chicken was observed held at hot hold unit at 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 item was sent to reheated at the time of the inspection.

3-501.16(A)

May 18, 2023

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Burritos and chicken parmigiana were observed held between 110- and 126-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 during time of the inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 4-door reach-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lincoln High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lincoln High School on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lincoln High School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lincoln High School.

How does Lincoln High School compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Lincoln High School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Lincoln High School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lincoln High School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lincoln 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 Lincoln High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lincoln High School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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