Clark Elementary was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 4, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose left handwashing sink in second floor girls' washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
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No violations
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Pass
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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: Observed exit door #7 on 1st floor not rodent proof. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulb in prep area freezer burned out. Instructd to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
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3 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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler stained with spillage of some sort and the floor rusted. Informed and instructed the floor must be painted or sealed to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of womens toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler stained with spillage of some sort and the floor rusted. Informed and instructed the floor must be painted or sealed to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cold water knob in the kindergarten room leaking when faucet is turned on. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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 debris on floor underneath food storage shelving in rear storage room. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 milk crates being used as shelving in the walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 the interior of the microwave in the staff lounge with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the walk-in freezer #1 soiled with food splash on the floor and in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen restroom and all staff unisex restrooms on premise with no covered receptacle. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in all women/unisex restrooms on premise.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
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No violations
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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)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelf of the 2 door reach in milk cooler to remove spills.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair small leak at the hot water handle in the girls washroom on the 1st floor
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no ventilation above the two convection ovens in the kitchen used for cooking; must install proper ventilation above the ovens.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 install self closing device on kitchen staff toilet room door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust ventilation covers in kitchen staff toilet roon, boys and girls toilet room on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor have build up of dust . Instructed to detail clean.
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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: Repair broken concrete at floor base near exit double doors in boiler room in basement. Must clean floors in storage and utility closets under and behind all equipment. (change mop heads often).
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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 kitchen and lunchroom has dirt buildup on them. Must clean the walls in the utility/mop sink room has splashed on water stains and a odor to them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean all storage areas and remove all clutter and better store all wanted items, 2nd floor and basement areas so no insect or rodent harborage.
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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: Clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen and lunchroom has dirt 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: Clean the vents in the boys and girls toilet rooms has dust buildup on them.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM
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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. SECURE/REPLACE MISSING/LOOSE WALL TILES IN 2NS FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. NOTED SOME CLUTTER IN SOME STORAGE AREAS ELECTRICAL AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE SAME REMOVING UNWANTED ARTICLES.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE SOME AREAS, DOWN HALLWAYS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT BULB OUT
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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 REMOVE UNUSED, UNWANTED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, CAUSING CLUTTER, BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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