Shea High School

485 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Shea High School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Shea High School was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up six times.

Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk cooler #2 in the cafeteria as well as the 2-door reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris in the cafeteria area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Food items were observed on the floor from lunch the previous day.
6-501.114
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the air circulating fan in the kitchen 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)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of droppings, soil residue and/or food debris in the cafeteria area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Food items were observed on the floor from lunch the previous day.
6-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk cooler #2 in the cafeteria. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets for milk chest #1, and #3 are in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floor under the dip and dots cooler in the cafeteria has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize to monitor new activity.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor under the dish machine area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets for milk chest #1 and #4 were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor under the dishwasher was observed in poor repair. Physical facilities must be in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors under the 3-bay sink, and freezers in cafeteria have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to continue to clean all droppings using proper methods of cleaning. Establishment is to continue working with pest control.
6-501.114
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pest droppings were observed behind equipment in the kitchen and cafeteria. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Corrective Action - establishment is to continue to clean, all droppings. Establishment is to continue working with pest control.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor behind the dishwasher is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity food products were observed stored in milk cases, freezers and stand up refrigerators were observed completely full. Establishment must fix or replace stand up fridge, establishment needs to increase freezer capacity.
4-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: milk case lid gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area have 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
82
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The restroom in the hallway by the kitchen, was observed with the toilet leaking on to the floor from the handle used to flush the toilet. Corrective Action - Establishment is to have toilet fixed. Evidence of the repair is to be sent to RIDOH. Toilet room is not to be used until repair has been made.
5-205.15
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 must continue to clean to eliminate droppings, establishment must continue to work with pest control.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on milk case two was not in good repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shea High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shea High School on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shea High School?

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

How does Shea High School compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Shea High School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Shea High School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shea 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 Shea High School inspected?

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