Samuel W Bridgham Middle School

1655 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Samuel W Bridgham Middle School has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Samuel W Bridgham Middle School was last inspected on Mar 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Samuel W Bridgham Middle School on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese was observed with a date past the 7 days. PIC discarded.

3-501.18

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Peperoni was observed with white and blue fuzzy patches. PIC discarded peperoni.

3-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The light under the hot-hold unit and ceiling in the storage unit (peeling paint) was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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. PIC stated previous FMC has expired and is scheduled to take a class next week.

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler racks have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster was observed in poor repair (side panel/door broken off).

5-501.111

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. -storage room floors, -storage room vents, -fan/vent blades. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep sink located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Service ticket has been submitted.

4-501.11

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep sink located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Observed leaking from bottom pipe.

4-501.11

Nov 28, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cans of food items were observed adulterated by rodent droppings on lids. PIC disposed of.

3-101.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents 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. PIC spoke with supervisor at time of inspection about pest control issue.

6-501.111

May 5, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samuel W Bridgham Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samuel W Bridgham Middle School on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samuel W Bridgham Middle School?

Across the inspection record, food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Samuel W Bridgham Middle School.

How does Samuel W Bridgham Middle School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Samuel W Bridgham Middle School most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Samuel W Bridgham Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Samuel W Bridgham Middle School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Samuel W Bridgham Middle School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Samuel W Bridgham Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Samuel W Bridgham Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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