Orchard Farms Elementary

1555 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Orchard Farms Elementary has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Compared to the broader Cranston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

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

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Bucket was emptied and filled with adequate ppm sanitizer. Proper sanitizer set up reviewed with PIC.

7-204.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler have an accumulation of left over milk debris. Unit to be cleaned.

4-602.13

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Temperature gauge of unit also showed that the rinse temperature only reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment to only use 3-bay sink to sanitize equipment until dish machine is serviced.

4-501.112

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Sanitizing dispenser located at the 3 bay sink area was not in good repair(not dispensing liquid).

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orchard Farms Elementary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orchard Farms Elementary on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orchard Farms Elementary?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Orchard Farms Elementary.

How does Orchard Farms Elementary compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Orchard Farms Elementary most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Orchard Farms Elementary's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Orchard Farms Elementary have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orchard Farms Elementary 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 Orchard Farms Elementary inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orchard Farms Elementary is inspected around three times per year on average.

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