Rogers High School

15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rogers High School eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from two violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Rogers High School's latest score of 100 sits above the Newport average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 27, 2025

Opening

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 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 cafeteria milk coolers. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. Proper handwashing procedures were reviewed with employee and PIC.

2-301.14

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

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

4-501.11

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action - Ice machine is not to be used until, cleaned and sanitized.

4-602.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the back entrance, 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

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Ice machine was observed having a pink substance in the ice machine. Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized and maintained.

4-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink was observed in poor repair. The middle bay does not drain water, the washing bay would not stay closed and hold water. 3 bay sink shall function per manufacturing instructions.

4-501.11

Apr 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rogers High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rogers High School on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rogers High School?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rogers High School.

How does Rogers High School compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Rogers High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Rogers High School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rogers High School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rogers High 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 Rogers High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rogers High School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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