The Gordon School
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Public records show six inspections at The Gordon School stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the prep area of the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) 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)
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 2-door lowboy #2 was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in this unit observed with temperature of 43 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods were moved to a properly functioning unit. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located on either side of the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom between the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Some of the individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. A call to service to made to resolve issue.
4-501.114
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were observed blocked by buckets of sanitizer in the basins and trash cans. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
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. The can opener was sent through the dishwasher at time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the playground side of cafeteria, are 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 2-door lowboy unit #2 observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter observed with a temperature of 42 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call placed during inspection. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) 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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in near the gym and at the entrance to the athletic and community center, are 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 storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
70
Nov 28, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gordon School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gordon School on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gordon School?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Gordon School.
How does The Gordon School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
The Gordon School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has The Gordon School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gordon School have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Gordon 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 The Gordon School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gordon School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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