State Street Elementary School

State Street, Westerly, RI 02891

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

State Street Elementary School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cold holding temperatures, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Westerly restaurant scores 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cole slaw was observed held at 52-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk Cooler #1 located in the kitchen area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 51F. At time of inspection no TCS foods were in unit.

4-501.11

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-204.115

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen is being used as a mop sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Establishment must discontinue using the handwashing sink as a mop sink. Per person in charge, there is another mop sink that can be used.

5-205.11

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cucumber and tomato salad was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the fruit & veggie bar. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, salad was just placed in the bar. Salad was relocated to a cold-hold unit. Establishment does not cold hold the salad. Establishment must cold hold all time/temperature control for safety foods.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent dropping in the dry storage area and near the 3-bay sink. 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 contact pest control services and clean up droppings.

6-501.111

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Per person in charge, dishwasher is not in use and they are using the 3-bay sink.

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was State Street Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at State Street Elementary School on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at State Street Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at State Street Elementary School.

How does State Street Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

State Street Elementary School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has State Street Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at State Street Elementary School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at State Street Elementary 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 State Street Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, State Street Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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