Bass Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 27, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the faucet knob of the boys washroom (right side) sink in poor repair and the faucet knob of the girls washroom (right side) sink in poor repair in washrooms outside of the lunchroom; instructed to repair. Two sinks located in both (washrooms)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the kitchen prep area between the prep table and reach in cooler is in poor repair/buckling. Instructed to repair floor and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable floor surface. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling area leading to the washrooms in the auditorium; instructed to remove and repaint area. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling and walls of the washrooms in the auditorium; instructed to remove and repaint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile and light shields above the prep table in the kitchen with dust; instructed to clean and remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the first (right) washbowl in the girl's toilet room by the cafeteria, hot water does not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. Instructed to open the faucet up to stay on for at minimum 20 seconds to allow for adequate hand washing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the kitchen prep area between the prep table and reach in coolers is in poor repair/buckling up. Instructed to repair floor and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable floor surface. -water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Dirt and dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the kitchen prep area. -floors in the corners in the prep and storage area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling tiles, light shields and floors throughout as needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The mop is not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying when not in use. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 1, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Aug 30, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed door #6 in the cafeteria not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 20 mice droppings in the following areas in pre-k room 109 on the computer table, on the ledge of the computer table, and by the handwashing sink. Children were observed eating in this said room at this time.instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation, no citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Aug 25, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in the toilet room handwashing sink in pre-k room 110. Temperature of water was 70.9f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 45-50 mice droppings in the following areas in pre-k room 109 on the computer table, on the ledge of the computer table, and by the handwashing sink. Also observed mice droppings on the floors behind the double decker ovens, near the walk-in cooler, behind the cold holding units and shelves in the dishwashing area, on the floor under the metal shelving unit across from the walk-in cooler, in the locker room, in the toilet room in the food prep area, and at the rear chemical storage area near the exit door in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation, no citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed door #6 in the cafeteria not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Sep 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 12, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2562767 dated 8-25-2022 instructed facility to remove all rodent droppings and sanitize affected areas by 9-1-2022. Observed 12 rodent droppings in teacher's lounge by printer. Priority violation 7-42-090. No citation issued. (cps)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8. Aug 25, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside 2 door cooler (on right in prep area): assorted cheeses 47.1-50.1f; deli meat @ 48.1f. Must keep all tcs foods at 41f or less while in refrigeration. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler (on right) in kitchen unable to maintain proper temperature of 41f or less. Found ambient air temperature @ 50f. Must repair and maintain same. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. All tcs foods removed. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately mice droppings in the following areas: on floors near printers in teachers lounge; on floors in corner of classroom 110; in corner of the dry storage room in the kitchen. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize this areas. Advised to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

9. Sep 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of food debris in between hot line serving equipment. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light covering missing from fluorescent bulbs in dry storage area. Instructed to provide proper covering.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Sep 16, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE & WALL PANEL IN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PANEL WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND MISSING SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Sep 9, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings on lower shelving units at hot & cold holding units,cashier stations,on floor next to lockers,chemical storage area under shelving units,lunch room-near tables.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/9/20.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in lower wall & stained ceiling tiles in lunch room,damaged lower wall base & wall panel in prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from wall near 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on panel walls in lunch room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light and missing shield in lunch room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Sep 10, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. Sep 25, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed hand sinks throught out both facility in disrepair, faucet not provided a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Must repair all handsink in disrepair and not flowing for 15 seconds and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed outside storage area enclosure for refuse not maintain or clean. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-502.11 observed refuse container overflowing with garbage and furniture not maintained. Must increase frequency of refuse removal to minimize harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

14. Sep 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces on wire storage shelves in walk in cooler. Exterior of grease trap with rust. Instd to remove/repair all rusty surfaces and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold water faucet handle at handsink in 1st floor staff toilet room difficult to turn. Instd to repair and maintain.

15. Nov 14, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors at equipment storage area needs cleaning

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling at second floor girls restroom has peeling paint. Instucted to remove and repaint.

16. Jan 13, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at ceiling of 2nd floor boys washroom of main building. Replace water damaged ceiling tiles in lunchroom and staff locker room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulb blown in walk-in freezer. Must replace.

17. Feb 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out the boiler room to remove debris.

18. Jan 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out the boiler room to remove debris.

19. Apr 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk-in milk cooler need painting. Must remove the rust and paint them. Also need remove the rust and paint the grease trap located underneath the 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In head start class rooms 109 & 110 need to clean the cubbies, shelves and book racks some are dusty.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind heavy equipment in boiler/mechanical rooms, and throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding mop sink in storage closet next to lunchroom in poor repair, extreme water damage and rotted surfaces. Instd to repair walls so the surfaces can be smooth and easy to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the boiler/mechanical rooms and basement has clutter old unused equipment, boxes,furnature ect. Must remove the unnecessary articles and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

20. Mar 22, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk-in milk cooler need painting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continue to detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind heavy equipment in boiler/mechanical rooms, and throughout where needed.

21. Mar 15, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • 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: 60-70 mice droppings noted in the following areas: scattered on chalk board ledges, and tables in computer lab, on floor in closet and along the bases of the walls in storage room next to computer lab, found in pre-k class room on floor and table in computer lab area, on window ledge, and on floor in front of and inside storage closets, scattered along the bases of the walls and on shelves in teacher's lounge. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal all openings in floors, walls, and ceilings, and repair doors at bottom that are not tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Citation issued-serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the outer rear exterior sections of ovens in kitchen, storage racks im milk walk-in cooler,, shelves and book racks in pre-k classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind heavy equipment in boiler/mechanical rooms, and throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove chipping paint from ceilings in washrooms. Seal up openings around pipe fittings in washrooms above toilets. Seal all cracks and holes in walls, corners and baseboards where found. Seal all loose wall cove(baseboards) in kitchen.

22. Apr 5, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Mar 26, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • 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: Mice droppings observed in the following areas: (5) in dry storage room, over 50 scattered along wallbase and in heater cabinet units in prek & kindergarten rms 109, 110, 112, over 20 noted in rm 209 & 217. Extreme clutter noted in rms 209, 217 and storage closet 110. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, eliminate activity, instd to remove all unecessary articles to prevent rodent harborage. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of cabinets in kindergarten room in poor repair, rusty, rotted, worn surfaces. Instd to repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding mop sink in storage closet next to lunchroom in poor repair, extreme water damage, rotted surfaces, causing foul odor. Instd to repair same so as surface to be smooth, even easily cleanable surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked utility sink basin in storage closet next to lunchroom, causing water damage. Instd to repair/remove same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles (school supplies) being stored in teacher's toilet room. Instd to remove same and organize area.

24. Jun 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found shelving unit on top of 3 compartment sink not clean.(main kitchen)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found wall in poor repair behind mop sink at 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found faucet with low water pressure at 2nd floor faculty restroom.

25. Jan 13, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • 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 BOOK ROOM 003 WALLS AND CEILING,SMALL SECTOIN IN FOOR STORE ROOM CEILING,THIRD FLOOR LARGE SECTION CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND PAINT.