Primrose Hill School

60 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI 02806
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Primrose Hill School has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Primrose Hill School was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “warewashing facilities” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Barrington restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food received at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Hot dog receiving temperatures observed at 99 - 103 degrees F. Hot dogs were sent back to the high school for reheating.
3-202.11
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving door is not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher. Thermo labels or internal temperature indicating device must be obtained.
4-204.115
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.
4-204.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 1st hot-holding unit was observed in poor repair in the service line area. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
86
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the 1 door true refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
95
May 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primrose Hill School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primrose Hill School on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Primrose Hill School?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Primrose Hill School.

How does Primrose Hill School compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Primrose Hill School most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Primrose Hill School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Primrose Hill School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Primrose Hill School inspected?

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