Reservoir Avenue School

156 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Reservoir Avenue School, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cold holding temperatures has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cheese sticks were 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. Based on time/temp, PIC moved cheese to another working cold hold unit for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 0 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for lactic acid sanitizer is between 704-1875 ppm. PIC manually mixed chemicals, retested, and put a work order in for premixer.

3-304.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair (needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of platform under grease trap in the kitchen area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair (needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Milk cooler located in the gym area was not in good repair (ambient of 50F).

4-502.11(A)

May 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved cheese to freezer for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Block and shredded cheese were observed exceeding the 7 day date marking. PIC discarded.

3-501.18

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is 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

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Two milk coolers located in the cafeteria area were observed in poor repair. Ambient temperatures were observed between 54 and 80 F. No TCS items may be stored in these two coolers until ambient can be held at 41 F or below.

4-502.11(A)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of wooden shelf under the grease trap in the dish area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed sink to be leaking from the faucet.

5-203.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

May 2, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler gaskets for 3 units were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reservoir Avenue School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reservoir Avenue School on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reservoir Avenue School?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reservoir Avenue School.

How does Reservoir Avenue School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Reservoir Avenue School most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Reservoir Avenue School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reservoir Avenue School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reservoir Avenue 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 Reservoir Avenue School inspected?

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

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