San Miguel Educational Center

525 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited San Miguel Educational Center five times, with records going back to 2024. San Miguel Educational Center was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, warewashing facilities is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

San Miguel Educational Center's latest score of 90 sits above the Providence average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink, as the test strips on site expired 12/1/2025.

4-302.14

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. The 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils until the dishwasher is serviced or replaced.

4-501.111

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chemical) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm.

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk and cheese observed held at 43-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk and cheese were placed in freezer to rapidly chill.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The milk cooler was not in good repair, not holding food at 41 degrees F or below. All food requiring refrigeration was relocated, and the unit is not to be used until it is functioning properly.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and other debris.

4-602.13

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC informed to sanitize utensils and equipment in 3 bay sink.

4-601.11(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: The establishment thermometer observed not reading properly. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.

4-502.11(B)

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler inside have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Miguel Educational Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Miguel Educational Center on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Miguel Educational Center?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at San Miguel Educational Center.

How does San Miguel Educational Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?

San Miguel Educational Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has San Miguel Educational Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at San Miguel Educational Center have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at San Miguel Educational Center 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 San Miguel Educational Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, San Miguel Educational Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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