Westinghouse High School was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 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 hot water (53.1f-63.5f) at handwashing sinks in first floor boys (143a), girls (143c), and washrooms near room 164. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all handwashing sinks in washrooms. Priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered inside ledges under holding units in serving area, inside bottom compressor units under coolers, on bottom and wheels of shelving carts in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed left handwashing sink not properly draining in first floor boys' washroom near room 164. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in staff washrooms and prep area, debris inside floor drains under ice machine and sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall base under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace or re attach in order to prevent breeding spaces for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walls in prep/ (dishwashing area) with chipped paint throughout surfaces. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls in said space.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors drains throughout prep area with built up organic matter present. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulation.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 17 small rodent droppings behind refrigeration unit in teachers lounge, 12 droppings scattered on floor under heavy equipment in dish room, and 7 on floor in snack storage room attached to prep area. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Recommended to contact pest control for service.remain priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 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 womens toilet room on 2nd floor near libray hadnsinks without hot water. Noted temperature ranging between 58f-64f. Instructed to provide hot water as required @ at least 100f and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.
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: Observed handsink in prep area soap dispenser in disrepair. No soap during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide accessible hand soap for proper handwashing and maintain while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c).no citation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 17 small rodent droppings behind refrigeration unit in teachers lounge, 12 droppings scattered on floor under heavy equipment in dish room, and 7 on floor in snack storage room attached to prep area. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Recommended to contact pest control for service.priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 microwaves in the cafeteria with excessive dried food debris on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment including table where stored.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed trash on the ground surrounding the outside receptacle area. Instructed to remove and maintain said area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 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 handsink in first floor unisex staff restroom with hot water at 55f. Instructed person in charge that hot water at all handsinks must be maintained at 100f at all times.(alternative restroom available on first floor) priority violation #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on floors behind and between equipment in kitchen and mdf room (2nd floor). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Observed floor drains in main food production area with a build up of dirt, food debris etc. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring in area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found approximately 30 mouse droppings behind stoves and oven located in food preparation area. Instructed to remove said droppings. Must clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. Cps. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found utility sink profusely leaking from breaker on back flow preventer device located on 2nd floor southwest wing. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE IN THE MENS 143A TOILET ROOM AT 143.8F AND THE WOMENS 165C LEFT HAND WASHING SINK AT 141.7F. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE AT A MAXIMUM OF 120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Observed the boys, girls and teacher's washrooms on the 1st & 2nd floor with no running hot water. Instructed manager to restore and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Floors in the janitors closet off the lunch room dining area need cleaning to remove debris.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot or tempered water at the employees washbowls(men and womens) inside washroom near kitchen area,critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered water at the washbowls in the girls and boys washroom on the 1st and 2nd floor and the staff washroom on the 2nd floor,serious violation 7-38-030
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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 floors in the janitors closets and behind refrigerator unit in the teachers lounge in room 100 g along wall base and corners
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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 evidence of rodents on the premises. Approximately 50 mouse droppings were observed behind and under the staff refrigerator located in room 100g. Management cleaned and removed the droppings from this area. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed insulation on the inside of the door to the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must clean the floor drains in the dish washing area and in the prep areas to remove debris. Also clean floors in corners in the dry storage room and in the dish washing room to remove spills and/or debris.
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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: Must remove the ice bulid up inside light shields inside the walk in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Clean both hoods and filters above the cooking equipment in the kitchen has dust buildup on then.
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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: Instructed to clean floor drains under three comp sink and dishmachine areas.
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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 girls and boys toilet rooms has some dust buildup on them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The backflow device above the utility/mop sink is spraying water all over when the water is on. Location 2nd floor east side of the school. Instructed to repair or replace it.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Instructed to clean floor drains under three comp sink and dish machine areas
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all employees belongings in locker area, must restrict storing in utility closet
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and better organize all utility closets
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS STORE PROPERLY.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET & MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON SOUTH WEST DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM 150E,STORAGE ROOM 214A IN BOILER ROOM, JC 205D.
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