Thompson Middle School

55 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Thompson Middle School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The last inspection found two violations, up from one the time before.

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

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Thompson Middle School is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Taco chicken and beef was observed held at 128 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food had been received from Rogers high school less than 1 hour prior to the time of inspection and was reheated in the oven. Food items were observed reheated to 182 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in freezer located in the kitchen area was observed not holding frozen items solidly frozen and was not in good repair. Per PIC, unit stopped working properly last week and removed potentially hazardous food items from unit. Establishment is to repair, replace, or remove piece of equipment that is in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on 2-door reach-in #1. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Chopped salad was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the cafeteria cold line. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, salad was loaded less than 20 mins prior to inspection. Salad was placed into freezer to rapidly cool prior to service. Salad was observed at 34 degrees Fahrenheit before returning to service from freezer. PIC observed that cold line was not turned on prior to service.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The drain for the kitchen prep sink was observed to be draining slowly and overflowing onto the floor. Plumbing and drainage systems shall be maintained in good repair.

5-402.13

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. Establishment is to renew food safety manager with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The external non-food contact surfaces of the dishwasher have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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 observed with an accumulation of food residue. Can opener was sent through dishwasher during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The 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

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an air gap at Food Prep Sink. 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention Air Gap An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).

5-202.13

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.

4-204.115

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thompson Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thompson Middle School on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thompson Middle School?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thompson Middle School.

How does Thompson Middle School compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Thompson Middle School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Thompson Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thompson Middle School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thompson Middle 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 Thompson Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thompson Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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