Pennfield School

110 Sandy Pt Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Pennfield School has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Portsmouth restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pennfield School is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Apple Cider was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation was observed at top of 2 door-reach in. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment. Unit cannot hold foods that require refrigeration for food safety.

4-501.11

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwashing sink in cafeteria serving space. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-103.11

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Knob on hot water at hand sink was observed broken and missing. Hot water knob shall be repaired.

6-301.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Unidentifiable cleaning solution was observed in spray bottles not marked with the common name of chemical. Spray bottles shall be labeled with common name of chemical.

7-102.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pennfield School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pennfield School on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pennfield School compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Pennfield School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Pennfield School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pennfield 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 Pennfield School inspected?

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

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