ELorza at a school community meeting before the state take over
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, who for the past five years has governed over one of the worst school systems in America, is now floating the idea of calling for the closure of a local charter school -- to allow nationally-run Achievement First to expand.
The state of Rhode Island has been forced to take over Providence’s failed system run by Elorza. That process is now proceeding.
Elorza’s proposal to close a public charter school in the city -- and then move the dollars to Achievement First -- drew immediate fire.
The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools rejects the idea floated by Elorza to close an existing Providence charter school to allow for an expansion of Achievement First.
“Charter schools have always had their own system of accountability that is completely separate from the accountability that the Providence school system is now experiencing. The expansion of Achievement First in Providence could be a valuable component of a turnaround plan for Providence. However, Achievement First’s expansion should not be at the expense of other Providence charter schools,” said Keith Oliveira, Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools.
“Unfortunately, Mayor Elorza seeks to pit charter schools against each other rather than allowing Achievement First to expand on its own merit. We urge Commissioner Angelica-Infante Green to reject Mayor Elorza’s attempt to scapegoat other charter schools as justification for his standing in the way of Achievement First’s expansion” said Oliveira.
In addition, the Providence GOP joined in.
GOP leaders called on Elorza to give immediate approval for Achievement First to expand eventually to 3,100 students. They also asked him to support all the other existing public charter schools in Providence; to assist them in expanding to serve more students, and to welcome more public charter schools to form in the City.
GOP Co-Chairs David Talan and William Ricci, said in a statement, “Achievement First has had amazing results, with student test scores that outperform those of students in East Greenwich and Barrington. — This, while traditional public schools in Providence have been a disaster, as outlined by the recent John Hopkins report.”
In addition, the GOP said, “Achievement First currently has two Academies, with 1,300 students (about 1,100 from Providence), up to grade 7. There is a long waiting list for children to get into Achievement First (800 children for kindergarten; 500 kids for 1st grade). They eventually plan to expand, by the year 2026, to 3,100 students (about 2,600 from Providence), with 3 Academies and a High School.”
Related Slideshow: Providence Schools - Cafeteria Health Code Violations - August, 2019
The following are the most recent cafeteria inspections at Providence schools -- as conducted -- and provided to GoLocalProv -- by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a cart and mop bucket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
Corrected On-Site.
Correct By: 09/25/2018
49 Violation of Code: [4-602.13]
The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves in the dry storage area have an accumulation of dust. Corrected On-Site.
Correct By: 09/25/2018
51 Violation of Code: [5-202.13]
The sanitizer bay of the three bay sink also used as a veggie/fruits washing sink is lacking an air gap.
Correct By: 10/16/2018
53 Violation of Code: [6-501.19]
The door to the employee restroom is not self-closing. Correct By: 10/31/2018
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17]
The receptacle in the employee restroom is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Correct By: 10/09/2018
54 Violation of Code: [5-501.113] The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
Corrected On-Site.
Correct By: 09/25/2018
55 Violation of Code: [6-501.12] The floor in the dry storage area under a table has an accumulation of old mouse droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
16 Violation of Code: [4-601.11(A)]
Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site.
New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
21 Violation of Code: [3-501.16(A)(1)(ii)] Ribs was observed held at 129 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
37 Violation of Code: [3-302.12] Working containers of salad dressing and syrup are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17] The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
55 Violation of Code: [6-501.114] The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 03/05/2019
38 Violation of Code: [6-501.111] The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by dropping. 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. New Violation.
Correct By: 03/05/2019
47 Violation of Code: [4-501.11] reach in freezer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Temperature observed at 20 degrees
New Violation. Correct By: 03/05/2019
52 Violation of Code: [5-402.13] waste water shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary system...
System in place is HOT WATER safety risk
New Violation. Correct By: 03/05/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17] The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation. Correct By: 03/05/2019
Many TCS foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. New Violation. Correct By: 03/12/2019
49 Violation of Code: [4-602.13] The non-food contact surfaces of the grill and stovetop backsplash have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 03/12/2019
55 Violation of Code: [6-501.114] Traulsen 2 door reach in has not been in use for years - remove.
Chicken patty sandwich was observed held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
New Violation. Correct By: 01/15/2019
23 Violation of Code: [3-501.17] Pasta and deli meat was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
Food removed from freezer to defrost and for use was not properly date marked
New Violation. Correct By: 01/15/2019
54 Violation of Code: [5-501.115] Area around dumpster should be free of debris so not to attract pests and odors
New Violation. Correct By: 01/15/2019
55 Violation of Code: [6-501.114] Premises should be free of unnecessary items - old [sic] cres cor on loading dock
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation.
Correct By: 02/26/2019
29 Violation of Code: [8-103.12] No food temperature logs to observe New Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17] The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
54 Violation of Code: [5-501.11] The dumpster outside is located on the ground. 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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 02/26/2019
10 Violation of Code: [6-301.11] Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the employee bathroom off the break room and at the hand sink in the employee break room. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. New Violation. Correct By: 07/18/2019
10 Violation of Code: [6-301.12] The hand-washing sink in the employee bathroom off the break room and at the hand sink in the employee break room were lacking paper towels. New Violation. Correct By: 07/18/2019
53 Violation of Code: [6-501.19] The door to the toilet room off the kitchen is not self-closing. New Violation. Correct By: 08/25/2019
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 04/09/2019
47 Violation of Code:
[4-501.11] gaskets located in the reach-in refrigerator area was not in good repair.
Repeat Violation. Correct By: 04/09/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17] The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 04/09/2019
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events New Violation.
Correct By: 02/12/2019
10 Violation of Code: [5-205.11] The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by mop and bucket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
New Violation. Correct By: 02/12/2019
50 Violation of Code: [5-103.12] water temperature at the hand sink shall be at least 100 degrees.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 02/12/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17]
The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation. Correct By: 02/12/2019
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 02/12/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17]
The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation. Correct By: 02/12/2019
38 Violation of Code: [6-202.15] The door to the outside, located in the cafeteria seating 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.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Corrected On-Site.
New Violation. Correct By: 04/02/2019
37 Violation of Code: [3-302.12]
Working containers of salad dressing are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
Hot water sanitizing temperature Machine 165. temperature only reached 97 - check
New Violation.
Correct By: 01/24/2019
55 Violation of Code: [6-501.114] the premises shall be free of unnecessary items to the operation and maintenance of the establishment. such as items/equipment that is non functional
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events New Violation.
Correct By: 03/19/2019
53 Violation of Code: [6-202.14]
The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
New Violation. Correct By: 03/26/2019
53 Violation of Code: [5-501.17]
The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events New Violation.
Correct By: 04/30/2019
38 Violation of Code: [6-202.15] The door to the outside, located in the cafeteria seating 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. Repeat Violation.
