Veterans Memorial Elementary School

150 Fuller Avenue, Central Falls, RI 02863

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Central Falls restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in the hot holding box. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gaskets for hot holding unit were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue and printed discoloration. Residue observed on wall from ceiling. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue and printed discoloration. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gaskets for the chest freezer and hot holding unit were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Oct 28, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink was observed draining water slowly. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue and printed discoloration. Vents in kitchen observed with an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Bean salad, dressed squash, and roasted potatoes were observed held at 52-61 degrees Fahrenheit in salad bar with no mediums or equipment to keep food cold. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Roasted potatoes were cooked at 07:30 this morning- roasted potatoes were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Other foods were placed into freezer to blast chill.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Hamburgers was observed held at 112-116 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were reheated during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hamburgers were observed recently removed from oven and actively being assembled at 138 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef must be cooked to 155 degrees Fahrenheit or more for 15 seconds. Foods were reheated between 174-190 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Foods must be checked with a thermometer to verify for correct cooking temperatures.

3-401.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-102.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-402.12

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-402.12

May 25, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the AC vents above the preparation unit and dishwasher area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veterans Memorial Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veterans Memorial Elementary School on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Veterans Memorial Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

How does Veterans Memorial Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Veterans Memorial Elementary School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Veterans Memorial Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Veterans Memorial Elementary 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Veterans Memorial Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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