Sowams School

364 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI 02806

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sowams School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Sowams School's latest score of 74 falls below the Barrington average of 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Dishwasher failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. No sanitizer available to sanitize using dishwasher. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Employees are using paper trays. All cooking/serving utensils must be sent to the high school for proper sanitizing. Sanitizer must be obtained and at proper concentration in order to sanitize using dishwasher.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor under the handsink is constructed of unsealed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. Tile has eroded away in this area. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak observed at the dishwasher. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Leak is to be repaired.

5-205.15

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking the correct test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher.

4-302.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sowams School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sowams School on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sowams School compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Sowams School most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Sowams School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sowams School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sowams 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 Sowams School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sowams School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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