Nathanael Greene Middle School

721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Nathanael Greene Middle School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Nathanael Greene Middle School's latest score of 95 sits above the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler and hot hold unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (small rodents ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in back storage area on floors and food storage bins). 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.Establishment to wash and sanitize food storage bins.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back storage room), 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: Hot hold and milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation 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. Observed an airbreak.

5-402.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Liquid cheese and sliced turkey ) was observed thawing in water(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.

3-501.13

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

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

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation 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

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was (0 ) parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for (lactic acid ) sanitizer is (272-700) ppm.

3-304.14

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicine was observed stored in the refrigerator located in the kitchen. Employees' medicines shall be stored in a designated area away from food storage. PIC moved the medicine.

7-207.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Prep sink was observed to be leaking from pipe. PIC informed.

5-205.15

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathanael Greene Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathanael Greene Middle School on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathanael Greene Middle School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nathanael Greene Middle School.

How does Nathanael Greene Middle School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Nathanael Greene Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathanael Greene Middle School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nathanael Greene 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 Nathanael Greene Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nathanael Greene Middle School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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