Wawaloom Elementary School

100 Victory Highway Rt 102, Exeter, RI 02822

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wawaloom Elementary School six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Looking across the full record, garbage & refuse properly disposed is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Wawaloom Elementary School's latest score of 95 sits above the Exeter average of 89. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on (dirt). The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.13

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition

5-501.13

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in corners of dry storage area. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

6-501.112

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Per interview of PIC mop wastewater is disposed of outside. Proper wastewater guidance was discussed. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Facility has two mop sinks/service sinks. One located directly outside of cafeteria and another on the other side of the facility.

5-403.12

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 54

5-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Observed mop drying in mop bucket both in kitchen and in custodian closet. Mops must be allowed to air dry after use. Proper air-drying methods discussed.

6-501.16

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.114

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gaskets of a large chest cooler were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: A dumpster is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: An outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.114

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The recycling dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster (trash) is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawaloom Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wawaloom Elementary School on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wawaloom Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wawaloom Elementary School.

How does Wawaloom Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Exeter?

Wawaloom Elementary School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Exeter average of 89.

Has Wawaloom Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wawaloom Elementary School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wawaloom 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 Wawaloom Elementary School inspected?

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

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