Waddington Elementary School
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Waddington Elementary School stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.
When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Waddington Elementary School is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in chest cooler #4 (on service line). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located to the left and to the right of the cafeteria, are 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is not in good repair and is not currently being used. Paper products are used for service. Serving utensils are sent to Riverside Middle School (commissary) to wash, rinse, and sanitize. New dishwasher is expected to be installed.
4-501.11
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher. Test strips must be obtained.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located to the left and right of the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Doors to the outside must be tight-fitting to prevent the entrance of pests.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is in poor repair. Utensils and food service items are sent to Riverside Middle School to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located to the left and right of the cafeteria, are 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
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment must have an employee certified in food safety management. This employee must register as a certified food safety manager with the RI department of health.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located on the left and right of the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment must repair doors.
6-202.15
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed. Paper products to be used and equipment sent to Riverside Middle School to sanitize.
4-501.114
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located on either side of the cafeteria, are 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of cooler #9 (milk lift-up cold hold #1) observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sink sanitizing solution. The facility is also lacking thermolabels or high temperature testing device for the dishwasher. Proper test strips for sanitizing must be obtained.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door2 to the outside, located on each side of the cafeteria, are 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of milk cold hold #3 observed in poor repair. Gasket must be properly repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor under the dishwasher is constructed of concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
78
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quarternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sink. Test strips must be provided.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located on either side of the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom and between the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the lift-up cold hold in the kitchen observed in poor repair. Gasket is to be properly repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher located in the kitchen remains in poor repair. Dishwasher is only able to wash and rinse. All food equipment/utensils are returned to Riverside Middle School to be sanitized. Dishwasher must be repaired.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor under the dishwasher is constructed of concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waddington Elementary School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waddington Elementary School on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waddington Elementary School?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Waddington Elementary School.
How does Waddington Elementary School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Waddington Elementary School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Waddington Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Waddington Elementary School have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waddington 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 Waddington Elementary School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waddington Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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