St Philips School

618 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02828

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at St Philips School, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Smithfield restaurant scores 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are in poor repair, stained from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One light panel in the kitchen was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: One ceiling light panel in the kitchen has an accumulation of dead insects. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling light covers have an accumulation of soil residue and dead insects. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are stained from pervious water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The center island countertop is in poor repair, with small holes plus a piece missing, exposing pressed fiberboard. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

5-205.12

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: PIC stated utensils are not sanitized after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.

4-702.11

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

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. 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.

4-302.12

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towel dispensers observed at the 3 bay sink. A sink used for FOOD preparation or UTENSIL washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a HANDWASHING SINK. Custodian removed soap and paper towel dispensers during inspection.

6-301.13

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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.

2-102.12

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Philips School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St Philips School on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St Philips School?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at St Philips School.

How does St Philips School compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

St Philips School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has St Philips School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at St Philips School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at St Philips 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 St Philips School inspected?

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

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