Mount Hope High School
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Mount Hope High School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
Mount Hope High School's latest score of 64 falls below the Bristol average of 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in refrigerator was observed held at an ambient temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food items had been loaded into unit less than 4 hours prior to the time of inspection. Food items were taken from walk-in cooler and were left out during food processing and then loaded in unit for lunch service. Food items were moved back into walk-in cooler for cold holding. Establishment is not to use unit until it is repaired or replaced.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen by sandwich bar was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk cooler #2 by cash registers. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in refrigerator located by the walk-in cooler was observed unable to maintain 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and is not in good repair. Establishment is not to use equipment until unit is repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Duct tape observed to be holding metal in place. Door must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items (2-door reach-in freezer and 1-door got milk refrigerator) were observed in the kitchen prep area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. Establishment shall repair, replace, or remove non-functional equipment.
6-501.114
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Duct tape observed to be holding metal in place. Door must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor in the walk-in cooler (grout below tile surface) and ceiling tiles in the restroom and dishwasher area (stained due to probable leak) observed in poor repair. Floor is to be repaired, and ceiling tiles replaced.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items (2-door reach-in freezer and 1-door got milk refrigerator) were observed in the kitchen prep area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. Establishment shall repair, replace, or remove non-functional equipment.
6-501.114
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Duct tape observed to be holding metal in place. Door must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor in the walk-in cooler (grout below tile surface) and ceiling tiles in the restroom and dishwasher area (stained due to probable leak) observed in poor repair. Floor is to be repaired and ceiling tiles replaced.
6-501.11
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ground Beef was observed held at 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 item had been placed into hot hold unit less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Food item was placed into oven and reheated to 176 degrees Fahrenheit prior to being placed back into hot holding unit.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back receiving area, 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: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Duct tape observed to be holding metal in place. Door must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor in the walk-in cooler (grout below tile surface) and ceiling tiles in the restroom and dishwasher area (stained due to probable leak) observed in poor repair. Floor is to be repaired and ceiling tiles replaced.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, dishwasher became in-operational, and staff is using 3-bay sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.
6-501.11
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet at the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink observed to be dripping/leaking. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Duct tape observed to be holding metal in place. Door must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of milk cold hold #2 (deli area) and walk-in cooler door gasket, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor in the walk-in cooler (grout below tile surface) and ceiling tiles in the restroom and dishwasher area (stained due to probable leak) observed in poor repair. Floor is to be repaired and ceiling tiles replaced.
6-501.11
74
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back receiving area, and doors to the outside, located in the front main entrance, observed 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the slicer area, floor tiles in the kitchen, floor tiles in the walk-in cooler, ceiling tiles in the employee's bathroom, and ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
5-402.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mount Hope High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mount Hope High School on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mount Hope High School?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mount Hope High School.
How does Mount Hope High School compare to other restaurants in Bristol?
Mount Hope High School most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.
Has Mount Hope High School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mount Hope High School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mount Hope High 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 Mount Hope High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mount Hope High School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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