Ponaganset Middle School

Ponaganset Middle School, Scituate, RI 02857

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ponaganset Middle School six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up four times.

Among Scituate restaurants, the typical score is 89; Ponaganset Middle School is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -milk cooler (lid/gasket held with duct tape) -hot hold display (corner held with duct tape).

4-502.11(A)

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Per PIC, dish machine was in poor repair and not attaining minimum wash temperature. PIC stated work order is in place, parts are on order. Inspector observed temperature gauge non-functional during inspection. Minimum sanitizing temperature was attained as evidenced by test strip turning color.

4-204.115

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC stated kitchen staff only use ice to facilitate cooling and/or cold holding with no contact with food.

4-601.11(A)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Per PIC ice is only used for cold-holding packaged items; not used in foods or beverages.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler lid was observed in poor repair, with duct tape on lid. PIC stated the tape is holding lid together.

4-501.11

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a leak at pipes above the dish machine. Plumbing system is to remain in good repair.

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

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was taken to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue and biofilm. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponaganset Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ponaganset Middle School on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ponaganset Middle School?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ponaganset Middle School.

How does Ponaganset Middle School compare to other restaurants in Scituate?

Ponaganset Middle School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Scituate average of 89.

Has Ponaganset Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ponaganset 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 Ponaganset 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 Ponaganset Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ponaganset Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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