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North Smithfield Elementary School

2214 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, North Smithfield Elementary School has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Restaurants in North Smithfield average 82, so North Smithfield Elementary School is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was less than 100 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quaternary ammonium sanitizer is 200 ppm. Sani bucket was emptied and refilled to proper concentration.
3-304.14
90
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Per PIC, dish machine is not pulling detergent. Work order is in place.
4-204.117
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
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The automatic dispenser for the quaternary ammonium is dispensing at a concentration higher than 400 ppm. PIC diluted to proper concentration.
4-501.116
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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
82
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Two door freezer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. Freezer must be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The toilet in the bathroom area is in poor repair, dripping from the flush mechanism. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Smithfield Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Smithfield Elementary School on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Smithfield Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at North Smithfield Elementary School.

How does North Smithfield Elementary School compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?

North Smithfield Elementary School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Smithfield average of 82.

Has North Smithfield Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Smithfield Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Smithfield Elementary 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 North Smithfield Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Smithfield Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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