The Prout School

4640 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, RI 02881

School / Childcare

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at The Prout School, the earliest from 2023. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in South Kingstown average 87, so The Prout School is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC Certified Food Safety Manager License that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection is currently expired. RIDOH CFP Food Safety Mangers License is to be reinstated (application provided at the time of inspection).

2-102.12(A)

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The bleach/chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer bucket was between 25-50 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of bleach/chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. More bleach was added to the sanitizer bucket and bleach solution was retested at 50-100 pm at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored inverted on a clean surface in the kitchen area. Single use Fry boats and tin foil pans are to be stored inverted or in their original protective packaging to prevent possible contamination.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: The following equipment in the kitchen area was not in good repair or properly adjusted... - The chest freezer in the back area was observed to have tape over the handle area - The salt shaker was observed to have tape covering half the shaker lid Tape is not considered a durable, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment for use.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.... - The 4 door freezer gaskets and handles - The wire shelving to the rolling cart Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, buckets used for storage of food items set for compost were observed stored on the same shelf and directly next to single use items (gloves, plastic wrap, etc.). Buckets for compost are to be stored in a way to prevent possible contamination of food, single-use items, and equipment.

3-307.11

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Prout School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Prout School on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Prout School compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

The Prout School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has The Prout School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Prout School have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Prout 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 Prout School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Prout School is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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