Paul Cuffee School High School

544 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Paul Cuffee School High School appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the two found previously.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Paul Cuffee School High School is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed hot and cold foods being received at incorrect temperatures. Chicken wraps were observed between 60-63F and pasta w/ meat sauce was observed between 112-121F. PIC called supervisor when food was received. Driver will pick up food to reheat at main kitchen.

3-202.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: American cheese was observed past the 7 day date marking. PIC discarded.

3-501.18

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Forks and spoons at the self service area are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall tiles and coving in the kitchen area is in poor repair (broken tiles and coving). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 2 door refrigerator located in the back kitchen hallway area was not in good repair (observed leak from inside condenser fan into bucket). Janitor stated work order has been placed prior to inspection.

4-501.11

May 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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 doors to the outside, located at the main entrance, 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall tiles and coving in the kitchen area is in poor repair (broken tiles and coving). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the (rear) 2 door refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment (slicer, mixer, etc.) or items were observed in the food prep area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the grease trap area is in poor repair. Opening observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Left faucet at 3 bay sink was observed leaking.

5-205.15

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Left faucet at 3 bay sink was observed leaking.

5-205.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul Cuffee School High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul Cuffee School High School on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul Cuffee School High School?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paul Cuffee School High School.

How does Paul Cuffee School High School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Paul Cuffee School High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Paul Cuffee School High School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paul Cuffee School High School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paul Cuffee School 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 Paul Cuffee School High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paul Cuffee School High School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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