Webster Avenue School
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Webster Avenue School has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.
The most common issue across all inspections has been insects, rodents & animals not present, showing up seven times.
Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Webster Avenue School is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, and hallway leading to kitchen 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area are in poor repair (lacking sealed cement). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair
6-501.11
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and hallway leading to kitchen, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk chest gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair (lacking sealed cement). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC informed to wash dishes via dishwasher and to use sink bay to sanitize dishes.
4-501.114
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed the following in poor repair: -hand washing sink (leak near foot peddles), -dish sink faucet (leak observed in several areas).
5-205.15
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the dish washing area.
4-204.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (forks and spoons) in the kitchen area are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves under the steam tables have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair (lacking sealed cement). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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.
2-102.12(A)
52
Nov 6, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese, lettuce and salads were observed held at 49-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of reach-in refrigerator was 49 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS foods voluntarily disposed of, all other foods moved to milk cooler. Establishment to not store TCS foods in unit until it reaches 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
4-501.11
78
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed plumbing supply pipe to hand sink faucet to be dripping and leaking at the time of use causing pooling of water below the sink. Plumbing system is to be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
82
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed plumbing supply pipe to hand sink faucet to be dripping and leaking at the time of use causing pooling of water below the sink. Plumbing system is to be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen are worn and peeling 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.
6-501.11
78
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The dishwasher in the back kitchen area is in poor repair(observed a leak). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Webster Avenue School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Webster Avenue School on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Webster Avenue School?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Webster Avenue School.
How does Webster Avenue School compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Webster Avenue School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Webster Avenue School's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Webster Avenue School have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Webster Avenue 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 Webster Avenue School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Webster Avenue School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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