Moses Brown School

250 Lloyd Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Moses Brown School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Moses Brown School on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Chicken salad, ham, egg salad, and tuna were observed held at degrees Fahrenheit on a cart in the walk in cooler. Employee stated the cart had been taken out to clean the walk in earlier this morning. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cart was placed in walk in freezer for foods to rapidly chill.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the storage area has an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The storage area door has an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ansul system pipes have an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One light beneath the hood was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walk in cooler fan covers, soffit, and ceiling have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk on the salad bar was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwiches prepped this morning were held in the prep unit at 47 degrees. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sandwiches and milk were placed in the freezer to rapidly chill.

3-501.16(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Cookies, cereal, and baked goods packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in areas of the kitchen.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink area in Marc's Place is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Sink was cleaned, then filled with chlorine sanitizing solution. Service was called during inspection to adjust quaternary ammonia dispenser.

4-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer, deli prep unit, refrigerator door tracks, can storage unit, have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Cardboard was used to line parts of the can storage rack. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moses Brown School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moses Brown School on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moses Brown School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moses Brown School.

How does Moses Brown School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Moses Brown School most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Moses Brown School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moses Brown School have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moses Brown School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Moses Brown School inspected?

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

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