Mt Pleasant High School

434 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Mt Pleasant High School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the cafe, are 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpsters outside are located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Dumpsters to be relocated on pavement.
5-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the cafeteria do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the warewashing area (hand sink, prep sink, 3 bay sink) are constructed of (brick and cement). This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (old and new droppings in kitchen and food storage rooms ). 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.
6-501.111
Approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Bagged chicken ) was observed thawing in the prep sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was (452 ) parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for (lactic acid ) sanitizer is (704-1875 ) ppm.
3-304.14
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on (grass). The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
78
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Prep sink in kitchen is in poor repair. Leakage observed at faucet. System must be maintained to good repair.
5-205.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in kitchen and ware washing area ). 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.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (cafeteria ), 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceilings ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed missing tiles The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chocolate Milk) was observed held at (47-49) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of milk.
3-501.16(A)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The lactic acid concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (452) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the lactic acid must be (704-1875) ppm.
4-501.115
82
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, is not tight-fitting. Threshold also gaps/openings. 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 floor in the 3 bay sink area is in poor repair. Floor tiles observed missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mt Pleasant High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mt Pleasant High School on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mt Pleasant High School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mt Pleasant High School.

How does Mt Pleasant High School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mt Pleasant High School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Mt Pleasant High School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mt Pleasant 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 Mt Pleasant High School inspected?

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