Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

275 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH. PIC has application.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Bagged lunches were observed held in delivery coolers at 43-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Lunches were moved to refrigeration. Lunches that did not fit in refrigeration were packed with extra ice packs to maintain temperature control.

3-501.16(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located near the trash receptacles, 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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The area around the dumpsters was observed with an accumulation of trash debris and syringes. Staff reported they clean the area, but people return to the area and leave this debris.

5-501.115

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. 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

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Main kitchen was informed; test strips to be delivered with lunch.

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located near the dumpster area, 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

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Staff cleaned gaskets during inspection.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the storage/office area have an accumulation of dust and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sink and surface solution was in excess of 1130 parts per million (ppm). A sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Adjusted during time of inspection 272 ppm DDBSA.

7-204.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts.

How does Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts 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 Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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