Nathan Bishop Middle School

101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Nathan Bishop Middle School has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The area behind the oven, and above the dishwasher have an accumulation of dust clumps. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Hamburgers observed held at 110-112 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Hamburgers were reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the back area is in poor repair, hot water not working. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: One 4-door refrigerator was not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspection. Refrigerator must be repaired, replaced, or removed.

4-502.11(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed preparing hamburgers on an unclean surface (bun bags on counter). Food must be prepared on cleaned and sanitized surfaces.

3-307.11

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies. 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. Pest-Guard PCS, last date of service 8/6/2024.

6-501.111

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathan Bishop Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathan Bishop Middle School on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Nathan Bishop Middle School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Nathan Bishop Middle School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Nathan Bishop Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan Bishop Middle School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nathan Bishop Middle 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 Nathan Bishop Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan Bishop Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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