Rockwell School
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Rockwell School appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Bristol restaurants, the typical score is 85; Rockwell School is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked ground beef was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in 1-door reach-in #2. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Food item was observed on bottom of refrigerator, discussed with PIC to add shelf clips and adjust height of shelf so that air flow can circulate under food items. Food item was voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on 2-door reach-in unit #2. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the air circulating fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
78
Feb 25, 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 both reach-in units. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair
4-501.11
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on both reach-in units. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet of the handsink observed to be leaking. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Faucet is to be repaired/replaced.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the kitchen and cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the stainless 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 shall register a ServSafe certified employee with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager (RI license).
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
90
May 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front and back, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per interview of staff, an order has been placed for a new back door. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 07/31/23.
6-202.15
95
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken and chicken nuggets observed held at 117-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Water in the steam table observed very low. Since staff had finished serving lunch, the foods were voluntarily disposed of during this inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit and stored on top of melt ice packs on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Per interview of staff, beans were held less than 2 hours. -Staff moved the beans to the refrigerator during this inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. -Per interview of staff, an order has been placed for a new door.
6-202.15
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rockwell School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rockwell School on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rockwell School?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rockwell School.
How does Rockwell School compare to other restaurants in Bristol?
Rockwell School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bristol average of 85.
Has Rockwell School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rockwell School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rockwell 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 Rockwell School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rockwell School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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