Care-A-Lot Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 16, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink next to dishwashing area without splashguard. Instructed to provide splashguard.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3. Sep 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in employees wasrhoom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Nov 7, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. Jul 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on trash can in staff bathroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dusty vent in toddler bathroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working in staff bathroom. Must repair issue.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 15, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen food prep area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors of kitchen cabinets to remove debris and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment in basement storage to prevent hiding places for pests also,elevate remaining stored articles at least 6" inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Apr 23, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the teacher's aide eating while watching the kids eating breakfast. Instructed manager that employee can eat only on their break and lunch,not while working.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside both washrooms with dust buuld-up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 15, 2018 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 instructed to properly label and date tcs time temperature control for safety foods (7 days from opening). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-203.12 instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for measuring of hot and cold holding of food products. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in basement storage to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to clean and maintain floors with dust and litter in basement storage along the walls and in all corners

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Feb 27, 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: Kitchen counter under exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front classroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler in kitchen prep area cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

10. Oct 4, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep freezer in basement with excessive ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not cleaned in the following areas; in kitchen where the dish machine was located, pre-k toilet room and classroom. Instructed toe detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to the oven not clean. Wall base detached on wall where microwave is located, and in the pre-k room next to the rear exit door. Seal wall under the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield in kitchen with unknown debris inside. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage room in basement with excessive clutter. Instructed to elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage. Organize and maintain.

11. Jul 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Ceiling not maintained in front classroom. Instructed repair ceiling and repaint walls.

12. Jun 30, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not installed or located. Establishment does not have three comaprtment sink or commercial dish machine to properly wash, rinse or sanitize utenils or equipment. Instructed to install three compartment sink with drainboard, grease trap with hot and cold running water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves in storage cabinets not maintained. Instructed to remove to shelf liners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling not maintained in front classroom. Instructed repair ceiling and repaint walls. Coving missing in corner behind storage cabinet. Instructed to replace missing rubber coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light not provided inside storage room in basement. Instructed to install light for room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided for employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open during all hours of operation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecassary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

13. Sep 29, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the cabinets next to the dish machine and under the 2-comp sink to remove grime build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and remove cobb webs from the basement storage area in the basement at the corners on the west side of the storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Duting inspection observed staff member prepare snacks without wearing a hair restraint. All staff must wear hair restraints while in food prep areas.