M J Francis School
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, M J Francis School has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is still lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, are still not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 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, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring around the grease trap remains in poor repair. Tiles are missing around the trap. Flooring must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Air gap must be installed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 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, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Flooring around the grease trap is in poor repair. Tiles are missing around the trap. Flooring must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is still lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Air gap must be installed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, continue to be 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 large chest cooler remains in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring around the grease trap remains in poor repair. No tiles surround the grease trap. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is still lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the small milk chest cooler. 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, continue to be not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 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: Refrigerator door gasket of the large milk chest cooler remains in poor repair. Gasket is being held in place with tape. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring around the grease trap remains in poor repair. There is no tile surrounding the grease trap. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at receiving, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of large milk cold hold observed in poor repair, being held in place by tape. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor around the grease trap is in poor repair. Tiles are missing resulting in an inability to clean properly. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
67
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 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: Refrigerator door gasket of the large milk cold hold unit observed in poor repair and must be replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The grease trap in the floor is rusted and the flooring around the grease trap is disintegrated/missing tiles. Flooring must remain smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
74
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is still lacking a proper air gap. Air gap must be created.
5-202.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of ants is not controlled as evidenced by sand ant mounds) and a couple of ants along the wall behind the dishwasher. In addition, a couple of mouse droppings observed along the walls. 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. These kitchen areas must be thoroughly cleaned. Facility does have active pest control. Pest service must be increased as needed to eliminate these issues.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving doors are not tight-fitting. Space observed between 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Large lift-up cold hold gasket observed in poor repair and is being held in place by tape. Gasket must be properly repaired.
4-501.11
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: Can opener that is being used is not durable for the commercial cans being opened. This can opener is easily breakable risking physical contamination of foods.
4-201.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The grease trap and the floor around the grease trap remain in poor repair. Tiles are missing and grease trap is rusted and peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor drains in the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was M J Francis School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at M J Francis School on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at M J Francis School?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at M J Francis School.
How does M J Francis School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
M J Francis School most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Providence average of 79.
Has M J Francis School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M J Francis School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at M J Francis 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 M J Francis School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, M J Francis School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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