Thornton School

4 School Street, Johnston, RI 02919

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Thornton School has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Insects, rodents & animals not present comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Johnston restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat & chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and dishwasher.

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in stairway C and stairway to the left of cafeteria, is 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

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food cabinet shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (wall ) in the (cafeteria) area is in poor repair. Observed a hole in wall The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (stairwell C ), is 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

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed uncovered bread(placed on liner) being stored near warewashing machine. Per PIC, bread was placed there for prepping. PIC informed to cease practice and removed bread from area.

3-305.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under ware washing area has an accumulation of soil residue and old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under ware washing area has an accumulation of soil residue and old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flying insects is not controlled as evidenced by an abundance of small flying insects observed in kitchen area. 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.

6-501.111

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

May 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the cafeteria and beneath baseboards have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thornton School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thornton School on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thornton School?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thornton School.

How does Thornton School compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Thornton School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Thornton School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thornton 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 Thornton School inspected?

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

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