Curtis Elementary

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters not covered. Instructed manager to close all dumpsters lids to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2582344 on 9-26-24:38- observed the bottom of the exit doors off the lunch in poor repair (worn weather stripping). Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for pests. 53-observed no covered waste receptacle in girls (third floor) and unisex washrooms as required. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the exit doors off the lunch in poor repair(worn weather stripping). Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for pests.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls and unisex washrooms as required. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing stall door in girls third floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint along walls in dining and hallway areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and grease spills on duct work, walls and ceilings in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in lower level supply storage areas near serving area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing stall door in girls third floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint along walls in dining and hallway areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and grease spills on duct work, walls and ceilings in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in main prep area over reach in cooler severely deteriorated with holes and peeling paint. Manager stated a work order has been initiated and in the process of being repaired.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in dry storage with crumbs, food spillage and debis. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the main kitchen in poor repair above the 2 door cooler next the hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry food storage area to remove debris(main kitchen).

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Mop sink in janitor closet need cleaning of debris. Must clean/maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at right hand washing sink in boys first floor washroom, left and middle hand washing sinks in boys second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sinks in boys washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in food serving area and dining areas. Instructed manager to repair all walls and ceilings to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused equipment in lower level storage areas. Instructed manager to organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: : previous minor violation not corrected from report #1982207 on 1-27-17: 35-observed peeling walls in cafeteria dining room 1(walls) and cafeteria room 2 (walls and ceiling). Also walls peeling/damaged in kitchen serving room. Must repair all areas. Serious violation 7-42-090

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair toilet in third stall girls first floor washroom and fifth stall in girls third floor washroom, repair left sink(no running water) in boys first floor washroom, repair middle sink in boys second floor washroom(no running water). Repair third sink from left in girls third floor washroom(no running water).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles iand organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Lower level exit door not rodent proofed, observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of left door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1982207 on 1-27-17: 35-observed peeling walls in cafeteria dining room 1(walls) and cafeteria room 2 (walls and ceiling). Also walls peeling/damaged in kitchen serving room. Must repair all areas. Serious violation 7-42-090

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove spilled milk on floor near milk bin in serving area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair toilet in third stall girls first floor washroom and fifth stall in girls third floor washroom, repair left sink(no running water) in boys first floor washroom, repair middle sink in boys second floor washroom(no running water). Repair third sink from left in girls third floor washroom(no running water).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles iand organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris in laundry room, 1st fl.must clean/maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling walls in cafeteria dining room 1,(walls) and cafeteria room 2 walls and celining. Also walls peeling/damage in kitchen serving room. Must repair all areas.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove sticky substance off floor in boys second floor washroom. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all mechanical and electrical rooms.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in third floor girls washroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at all sinks in boys first floor washroom. Repair right sink in boys second floor washroom(no running water).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked chicken 140.2f and pizza 153.7f prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in girls third floor washroom, boys first and second floor washroom and no sanitary hand drying devices in girls first floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices in washrooms for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove sticky substance off floor in boys second floor washroom. Clean floors aling walls and in all corners in all mechanical and electrical rooms.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at all sinks in boys first floor washroom. Repair right sink in boys second floor washroom(no running water).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the middle washbowl in the boys 3rd fl toilet room. Must maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the following plumbing issues: provide knobs to the right (when facing) washbowl in the boys 3rd fl toilet room. Provide hot/cold running water to the left washbowl in the boys 2nd fl toilet room. Also, provide cold water knob to the right washbowl.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the storage room in room 115,to prevent rodent harborage

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: The boy's washroom on the 1st floor has no hot or tempered water at the washbowls and has no hot or tempered water on the 2nd floor at girl's washroom or boy's washroom at washbowls,must provide serious violation 7-38-030

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the storage room in room 115,to prevent rodent harborage

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean shelves in third floor storage area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in electrical storage area. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in pre-k room 128, teachers lounge, storage and electrical rooms.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in kitchen. Replace missing outlet cover in utility closet near lunchroom. Seal all openings in walls and along wall bases in second and third floor storage areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused articles/equipment and organize third floor storage area to prevent pest harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 30-40 mice droppings on floor in corner behind file cabinet and water cooler in lounge near lunchroom, 10-15 mice droppings inside cabinet under sink, 10-15 mice dropping under teachers desk, 20-30 mice droppings on floor along walls in pre-k room 128, 5 mice droppings on floor behind vending machine, snapple machine, and refrigerator in teachers lounge, 7 mice droppings on floor in elevator room 124. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. All classrooms must be free of pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates in dry storage area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of cabinet under sink in pre-k room 128.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in electrical storage area. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in pre-k room 128, teachers lounge and electrical rooms.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in kitchen. Replace missing outlet cover in utility closet near lunchroom. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sink in pre-k room 128. Store all stock and equipment away from walls and corners in room 128 for easy cleaning and pest control.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all food, drink, unused equipment, etc in electrical room to prevent pest harborage. Organize all storage areas.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or original certificate posted when potentially hazardous food prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued to main building.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in third floor girls washroom.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN ANNEX FROM REPORT 545680 12/9/11

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CONTINUE TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS SA STATED ON REPORT 545680 12/9/11.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER SA STATED ON REPORT 545680 12/9/11

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Serious violation # 18 upgraded to critical violation # 14.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove all rust from storage shelves in annex food storage areas and repaint or replace. Repair 1st hand dryer in 3rd floor boys washroom in the annex building.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings along wall bases in rear food storage area to prevent rodent harborage.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove all excessive clutter from under the stage in the annex building.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of insects and rodents on site. Also outer openings not protected. Found approximately 25-30 mice droppings scattered along walls and throughout rear food storage area. Also found two live roaches in the storage cabinets under the stage in the gymnasium. Must remove insects and droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted approximately 1 inch gap along bottom of exit 4 door in annex building and found 1/4 inch gaps along bottoms of exit 5,6,7 and 8 doors in the main building. Also found cracked concrete thresholds along bottom of exit 8 doors in the main building. Must repair thresholds and replace door sweeps and make all doors insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove all rust from storage shelves in annex food storage areas and repaint or replace. Repair 1st hand dryer in 3rd floor boys washroom in the annex building.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings along wall bases in rear food storage area to prevent rodent harborage.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove all excessive clutter from under the stage in the annex building.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DEBIS FROM FLOORS IN MOP ROOM 2ND FLOOR.ALSO REPAIR FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN CORNERS IN STUDENT DINNING ROOMS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN SERVING AREA IN MAIN BUILDING. ALSO, MUST INSTALL CEILING IN MOP ROOM 2ND FLOORAND SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA IN STUDENT DINING AREA OR CLEAN/WRAP WITH CLEAR PLASTIC.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM.