Armour Elementary School was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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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: 5-202.12(a) observed the staff toilet room hand washing sink at an inadequate hot water temperature of 65f during the inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain at least 100f at all times. Priority 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
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The left faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to fix 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: The ceiling in the kitchen prep area has peeling and chipped paint in various areas. Instructed to scrape and paint all necessary areas to make smooth and easily cleanable.
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: The light shield in the food prep area needs cleaning. Instructed 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's and girls toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 premises has clean up procedures written, but the disinfectant not rated for norovirus, instructed to provide proper disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the ceiling and walls in the lunchroom peeling paint, not smooth easily cleanable. Instructed to repair.
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: 6-201.17 observed the ceiling light shields not clean in both boy's and girl's basement restrooms, instructed to clean. Also clean dusty ceiling vent in boy's basement restroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Repair water damaged ceiling with peeling paint at front entrance of kitchen.
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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 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 entrance doors number 1&9 not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of said doors. Instructed to make both doors rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor and away from walls in all storage areas(bookroom, supply, electrical, etc) for easy cleaning and pest control.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 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: Following doors not rodent proofed: exit #1, 1/4" gap on left bottom of right door, exit #4, 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, exit #9, 1/4" gap on right bottom corner of door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No original food sanitation certificate posted or available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide original certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean window ledge in basement lunchroom staff washroom(dead insects).
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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: Clean floors in boiler room(excess water) and lunchroom staff washroom(dead insects).
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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: Repair left dryer and remove peeling paint on ceiling in girls basement washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair overhead leakage in boiler room. Increase hot water pressure at washbowl in principal washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor and away from walls in all storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
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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: Found the floor vent directly across from closet 018 with damaged screening. Advised to repair screen and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found standing water in the engine room in the basement. Instructed facility to remove water and maintain drain.
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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: Replace missing floor tile on second floor in staff room where needed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.ALSO FOUND BROKEN TILE IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTD. TO REPAIR 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE LUNCHROOM AND IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SCRAP AND PAINT SAME.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around wash bowls in toilet rooms.
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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 floors in boiler room and under/around all heavy equipments. Must repair damaged floor in cafeteria behind service line area in front of two-door reach in cooler.
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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 seal around all pipes/conduits, remove peeling paint on walls/ceilings in basement areas, fix all damaged walls throughout and remove spider webs in storage areas, boiler room and where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-comp. Sink.
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