Mariano Azuela Elementary was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold like substance in walk in cooler on light shield. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot water on third floor in boys' restroom and unisex staff restroom. Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum of 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). All kitchen handwashing sinks and restrooms observed at correct temperature of 100f.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk cooler at improper cold hold temperature of 57f (cooler is empty at this time, alternative coolers in use). Instructed person in charge to repair walk in cooler to maintain 41f and below. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below. Priority violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold like substance in walk in cooler on light shield. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff/employee washroom near the cafeteria area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light-bulbs in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to replace bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sinks with mixing valves in boys and girls toilet rooms on 2nd and 3rd floor east end, at improper hot running water temperatures, ranging from 74.2f-77.0f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust buildup on the floors in the kitchen employee restroom area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in 1st fl. Staff west toilet room must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2.5lbs sandwiches 56.1f and 3.5lbs. Potato salad inside of wall cold holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have coldholding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.6.0lbs. $10.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of wall cold holding unit at 55.8f with ycs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burntout lights on serving line must replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Manager had can opener cleaned during inspection.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink at improper temperature of 85.0f. Instd to provide 100-120f at all times. Engineer provided proper temperature during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision (ie paper towels) at handwash sink in womens food staff toilet room. Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light out in 2nd walk in freezer. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot nor tempered running water under city pressure in 1st floor toilet rooms (students and staff), temperatures ranging from 50f-70f. Instd to provide a minimum of 85f at all toilet room handsinks. Violation 7-38-030 critical.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave interior not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the front serving line floor with food splashes, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under shelves in walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean in the following areas, infront of the 3 compartment sink, and in hallway out side employee restrooms, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed several lights out in the walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to replace bulbs that are out.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The hood above the ovens has dust buildup on it located in the prep area. Must clean it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor underneath the ovens in the prep area and the boiler room 2nd floor under the heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling vents in the head start class rooms 119 and 123.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of milk cooler not clean, debris. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Vents in toilet room with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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