William D Abate School

60 Kossuth Street, Providence, RI 02909

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at William D Abate School stretching back to 2023. William D Abate School was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to six violations previously.

Across the inspection history, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; William D Abate School is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were added at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed stored in the walk-in date marked past 7 days. PIC discarded.

3-501.18

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Plumbing under 3 bay sink was observed in poor repair (leak).

5-205.15

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The lactic acid concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 452 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of lactic acid in the sanitizing solution must be between 704-1875 ppm. PIC informed to sanitize equipment and utensils using dishwasher.

4-501.114

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the dish washing area was blocked by equipment (speed racks). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC moved equipment.

5-205.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the share refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor drains in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 452 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for lactic acid sanitizer is 704-1875 ppm.

3-304.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: -speed racks, -shelf under service line, -food containers (sticker residue).

4-602.13

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings behind kitchen equipment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Frequently Asked Questions

When was William D Abate School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at William D Abate School on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at William D Abate School?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at William D Abate School.

How does William D Abate School compare to other restaurants in Providence?

William D Abate School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has William D Abate School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at William D Abate School have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at William D Abate 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 William D Abate School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, William D Abate School is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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