Whiteknact Elementary School

261 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Whiteknact Elementary School, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Whiteknact Elementary School is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Garbage disposal located in the dish rinse area before the dishwasher remains in poor repair. Food debris does not go down properly resulting in back-up. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Garbage disposal located in the dish rinse area before the dishwasher was not in good repair. Food debris does not go down properly resulting in back-up. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher is not in good repair and is not currently being used. Employees wash, rinse, and sanitize using the 3-bay sink. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed in poor repair. It is not currently in service. 3-bay sink is currently being used to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria (between the two doors at the top and at the bottom), 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

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind the dishwasher do not have coving. A section of the wall is missing in this area, and concrete hole observed. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the doors and at bottom, center. 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 gaskets of the milk storage coolers were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be replaced.

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Plexiglass observed bolted to the wall near the dishwasher. Black residue observed between the plexiglass and the wall. This area is not cleanable. Plexiglass must be removed.

6-201.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind the dishwasher area do not have coving. Hole observed at the bottom of the wall where wall has crumbled. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. Wall is to be fixed and proper coving installed.

6-201.13

May 9, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the cafeteria, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the 2 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: The dishwasher is not in good repair. There is a leak and it is not currently functioning. 3-bay sink is being used to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Dishwasher must be properly repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: A piece of plexiglass observed in the dishwasher area with black residue observed between the plexiglass and wall. This area is not cleanable. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whiteknact Elementary School last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Whiteknact Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Whiteknact Elementary School.

How does Whiteknact Elementary School compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Whiteknact Elementary School most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whiteknact Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whiteknact 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 Whiteknact Elementary School inspected?

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

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