Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto

973 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto, the earliest from 2023. Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk cooler #1. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 23, 2025

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 at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment must register ServSafe Manager with RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The milk chest #1 gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket for milk crate #1 was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the milk cooler 1 refrigeration unit was observed with an excess of ice. Corrective Action - Establishment is defrosting and cleaning unit.

5-403.12

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 2 bays of the hot hold service line unit were not properly functioning. Establishment was continuing to use the line for service, food was in temperature during time of inspection. Equipment must be maintained in working condition.

4-501.11

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hobart low temp dish washer failed to reach proper sanitizer concentration. Establishment was unaware machine was not operational, establishment had not used machine for sanitizing yet today. Corrective Action- Establishment to use 3 Bay until machine is fixed.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto.

How does Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto 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 Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto 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 Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Potter-Burns Elementary School Pto is inspected around three times per year on average.

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