Riverside Middle School
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Riverside Middle School seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among East Providence restaurants, the typical score is 79; Riverside Middle School is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door glass reach-in on the service line observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced. In addition, the wash solution is unable to be dispensed at the 3-bay sink. The tubing/connection that leads to the container leaks a large amount of water when button is used to dispense wash solution. Tubing/connection must be properly repaired in order to dispense wash solution.
4-501.11
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the 3-bay sink and in the dish room is in poor repair. Paint is chipped and peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed around the perimeter of the storage room and dish room. No foods/food equipment observed to be contaminated. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Areas of droppings are to be properly cleaned in order to observe new activity and increase pest control as needed.
6-501.111
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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the 3-bay sink and in the dish room is chipping/peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Excessive, unnecessary, and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the storage room. Establishments shall be kept free of excessive, unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located to the side of the cafeteria, are 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
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment must put an air gap at the food prep sink.
5-402.11
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 get thermo labels.
4-204.115
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to consistently maintain temperatures of 41 DF or below, due to the lack of air circulation. Establishment is to obtain more refrigeration.
4-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The following outer openings must be repaired. -The door to the outside, located on the side of the cafeteria , is not tight-fitting. -A hole where the pipes are located was observed in the wall of the storage room. -The vent to the outside located in the storage room was observed with feathers and leaves in it, allowing harborage conditions. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to repair door, hole, and vent.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair. -The can opener blade -The walk-in cooler -The walk-in freezer Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment. Can opener blade was replaced at the time of inspection. Per PIC, new walk-in cooler is being delivered.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the storage room area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling paint over the 3-bay sink was observed chipping and in poor repair. The ceiling must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
58
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, the water at the 3-bay sink is brown until the faucet runs for a couple of minutes. Dishwasher is to be used to wash, rinse, and sanitize. If necessary, dishwasher is to be used to wash and rinse, and 2-bay sink set-up to sanitize.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (commercial mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a small amount of droppings observed around the perimeter of kitchen/storage room. No food or food equipment observed to be affected. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Areas of droppings are to be thoroughly cleaned in order to monitor for new activity. Pest control is to be increased as needed.
6-501.111
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
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Water at the 3-bay sink observed to be brown. Per interview, the water needs to run for a couple of minutes to be clean. All remaining plumbing/sinks are functioning properly. Dishwasher is to be used to wash, rinse, and sanitize. If needed, dishwasher will be used to wash and rinse and sanitizer set-up at the 2-bay sink until plumbing is repaired at the 3-bay sink.
5-205.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a small area of droppings observed next to the 2-bay sink. No food products/equipment observed to be affected. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. School does have active pest control. Area is to be cleaned in order to see if there is new activity. Increased pest control service if new activity is observed.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the gaskets in several refrigeration units have an accumulation of black residue and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the storage room and small hallway is in poor repair. Paint is peeling in sections directly above food storage/milk cooler. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Ceiling in these areas must be scraped and resurfaced using proper materials in order to prevent physical contamination of foods.
6-101.11
70
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Water at the 3-bay sink observed to be brown. Per interview, the water needs to run for a couple of minutes to be clean. All remaining plumbing/sinks are functioning properly. Dishwasher is to be used to wash, rinse, and sanitize. If needed, dishwasher will be used to wash and rinse and sanitizer set-up at the 2-bay sink until plumbing is repaired at the 3-bay sink.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken observed with a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Cambro unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken reheated and held at proper temperature.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: A couple of small flies observed in the kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Pest control is to be contacted to treat and eliminate this issue.
6-501.111
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights above the service line. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Can opener is not in good repair. Area above the blade observed to be peeling and blade beginning to rust. Can opener is to be replaced.
4-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cambro units are not in good repair. Gaskets of the Cambro units do not make a tight seal. Units must be properly repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Middle School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Middle School on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverside Middle School?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riverside Middle School.
How does Riverside Middle School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Riverside Middle School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Riverside Middle School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riverside Middle School have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riverside 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 Riverside Middle School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Middle School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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