Samuel Slaters Jr High School

281 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Samuel Slaters Jr High School has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents, & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average for Pawtucket sits at 87, putting Samuel Slaters Jr High School on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The kitchen and storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. 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. Establishment is to increase pest control. Establishment is to clean and sanitize all mouse droppings using appropriate means of sanitation. Establishment is to have pest control reports available to inspector
6-501.11
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket was milk chest #3 is in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Under the dishwasher, and in the bottom left corner of the kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings under dishwasher and corner of kitchen using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize to monitor new activity.
6-501.114
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidence by droppings. 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. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings in the cafeteria line, and under equipment using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize to monitor new activity. Per PIC, pest control is routinely coming once a week. Establishment is to continue on increasing pest control as frequently as needed and have a pest control report for next inspection.
6-501.111
90
Mar 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Establishment is to continue with increased pest control, establishment is to continue monitor for activity. Establishment is to continue to clean any and all droppings.
6-501.111
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment must clean under milk case and book vending machine in cafeteria along with the floors of the cafeteria to remove any and all droppings. The room next to the storage room in the cafeteria must be cleaned to remove any and all droppings. Propers means of cleaning must be used to remove droppings from all areas. Pest control must be increased - a full evaluation of the establishment must be completed by licensed pest control company- Pest control reports must be available for inspector at time of re-inspection.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the walk in cooler was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.
4-501.11
86
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floor in the cafeteria, and in the back room area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the walk in cooler door. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.
4-501.11
90
May 30, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment is to continue to inspect for evidence of pests, and is to clean any and all droppings. Establishment is to work with pest control to close points of entry, and to control pests.
6-501.111
90
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment must clean droppings under all equipment, from floor in kitchen and cafeteria, from storage room and storage closet. Establishment must clean the perimeter of the kitchen and cafeteria to remove droppings. Establishment must increase pest control.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen by the stove and refrigerator is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samuel Slaters Jr High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samuel Slaters Jr High School on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samuel Slaters Jr High School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Samuel Slaters Jr High School.

How does Samuel Slaters Jr High School compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Samuel Slaters Jr High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Samuel Slaters Jr High School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Samuel Slaters Jr 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 Samuel Slaters Jr High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Samuel Slaters Jr High School is inspected around four times per year on average.