Tolman High School
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Tolman High School has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Tolman High School's latest score is in line with the Pawtucket average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair milk coolers #3 and #4. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the dishwashing area was observed with cracks and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meat and guacamole was observed thawing in stagnant water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Water was turned on in sink to allow for a continuous flow of water over the food items.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on milk coolers #1 and #3, and the 1-door freezer. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bagged cheese sauce was not being reheated before being placed into hot holding. Cheese sauce was observed being held at 115 DF at the time of inspection. Cheese sauce was reheated to above 135 DF. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Proper reheating procedures reviewed with staff.
3-403.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors under the equipment of the pizza station, and corners of cafeteria have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket for milk chest #1 was in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink water pipe was observed leaking at the time of inspection. Establishment must fix leak.
5-403.12
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings under the dry storage shelves, and under equipment at the burrito station. 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 clean any and all droppings using proper methods of cleaning. Establishment is to continue working with pest control.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket for milk chest #1 was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The food preparation sink was observed leaking into a container. Establishment is to fix leak.
5-403.12
82
Mar 25, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pest is not controlled as evidenced by droppings on the floor in the cafeteria and behind the equipment in the pizza station. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment must clean any and all droppings from the establishment using proper methods of cleaning. Establishment must continue to work with pest control.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the milk case were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The handle on the 1 door cooler in the pizza station was in poor repair, equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. The establishment moved paper towels to the location. Corrective action - the paper towel dispenser above the 3 bay must be relocated to be by the hand sink. So the clean dishes will not be in a splash zone and the paper towel is more accessible.
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on milk case 1 was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the cafeteria and pizza station are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
May 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. On Milk Cooler 2, and the Max Turbo Air.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the cafeteria area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floor by the dishwasher area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: By The window in the pizza station and behind equipment on the floor pizza area has an accumulation of soil residue, food debris and pest droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tolman High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tolman High School on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tolman High School?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tolman High School.
How does Tolman High School compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Tolman High School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Tolman High School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Tolman High 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 Tolman High 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 Tolman High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tolman High School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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