Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool has seven inspections in the public record. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.
Across the inspection history, garbage & refuse properly disposed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Smithfield restaurants, the typical score is 78; Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster area has an accumulation of leaf litter and wood.
5-501.115
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the downstairs adult toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
82
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils (knives and cutting boards) after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Establishment is lacking a 3 bay sink, and the dishwasher is not being used per PIC. All equipment and utensils must be returned to caterer, and disposables used to serve meals.
4-702.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher was not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspection.
4-501.11
74
Aug 14, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Establishment has no means to calibrate the food thermometer.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main office, 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
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The refrigerator is not a commercial refrigeration unit. Commercial refrigerator has been ordered.
4-201.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and vegetation.
5-501.115
78
Jul 31, 2024
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Refrigerator temperature was decreased, and PIC will monitor temperature and call service if necessary.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection. List of approved food safety instructors given to PIC.
2-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the employee toilet room downstairs was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Establishment has no means to calibrate the probe food thermometer.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main office 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored less than 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: The refrigerator is not a commercial refrigeration unit.
4-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator and table in kitchen have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
50
Nov 29, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dish machine in poor repair. Service order in place.
4-501.11
95
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: String cheese was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cabinet shelving under kitchen sink have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse area observed with litter and dumpster lids open. An area for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained clean and free of litter to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the refrigerator have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool?
Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool.
How does Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool 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 Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smithfield Cadence Academy Preschool is inspected around three times per year on average.
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