Beidler Elementary School was last inspected on April 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of two pans of mashed potatoes. The temperaturs of the mashed potatoes were 116.0f-123.0f. Both were stored inside a hot holding unit at the front serving area. Instructed proper hot holding temperature is 135f or above. The two pans of mashed potatoes were reheated to a temperature of 165 and properly placed in to the hot holding unit at a temperature of 155.6f. Temperature log was observed for time the mashed potatoes were itnitally prepared. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the doors 5 and 5a in the cafeteria near the serving area with small openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cup stored inside the bulk storage container for dry ingredient. Instructed to provide items with handles to transfer food items and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the standing water on the floor under the drainboard of the three compartment sink and under the shelf where clean dishware is stored. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
28 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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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 no hand soap provided in the girl's washroom rm. #230. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 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 evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observed approx. 20 mouse droppinsg on the floor in the closet of pre-k classroom #126. Also observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor in counselor's office room #220 along the walls, in the corners, behind the desks, between the file cabinets and under the countertop cubbyhole along the wall. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control is recommended to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the cracks between the floor and walls of the lunchroom to eliminate pest activity.
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: 6-501.12 clean the vinyl baseboard along the walls of the lunchroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2588810 on 1/30/24 not corrected: 38 - observed evidence of rodent and live insect activity on the premises. Observed approx. 10 live ants in the lunchroom along the walls. Also observed approx. 105 mouse droppings in the following areas: 15 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves next to the mop sink and kitchen outside exit door, 10 droppings under the 3 compartment sink and storage shelves next to the sink, 20 droppings on the floor of the dish room, 10 droppings along the walls and corners of the lunchroom, 30 droppings on the floor, storage shelves and behind the file cabinets in the principal's office, and 20 droppings on the floor of the closet in room 126. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the cracks between the floor and walls of the lunchroom to eliminate pest activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 evidence of rodent and live insect activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 live ants in the lunchroom along the walls. Also observed over 100 mouse droppings in the following areas: 15 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves next to the mop sink and kitchen outside exit door, 10 droppings in the kitche area behind the coolers and ovens, 50 droppings under the 3 compartment sink and stoage shelves next to the sink, 30 droppings on the floor of the dish room, 10 droppings along the walls and corners of the lunchroom, and 30 droppings on the floor, storage shelves and cabinet under the sink in the principal's office. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the rodent and insect activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Seal the cracks between the floor and walls of the lunchroom to eliminate pest activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No working lighting is provided inside of the walk-in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting in the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PRE- K ROOM #126.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 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 hand drying dvices in 1st fl. Boy's (east) & 2nd fl. Boy's & girl's (east) toilet rooms. Paper towels were provided during inspection.must maintain at all times.(priroity foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)
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 appx. 75 or more mice droppings on lower shelf of both hot holding units,on floor behind cooking kettle,along wall bases in unused dish machine area,under paper goods storage shelves,behind lunch room door.pre- k room #126- on shelving unit and floor near clutter,on floor next to file cabinet outside of toilet room,on toy shelves.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.also live ants crawling along wall base in lunch room. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/7/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Musy invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelf.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units.
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: Must provide a garbage can with lid in kitchen staff toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases and peeling paint on ceiling in pre- k room #126.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks from pipes underneath handsinks in 1st and 2nd floor boys toilet rooms, and 2nd floor girls (230) toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed chemical substance in prep area without clearly identified with common name of material on bottle. Instructed to provide common name on bottle and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-015 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in the dry storage room (floor corners)off the prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected area. Contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) 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: Must repair leaks from pipes underneath hand sinks in 1st & 2nd floor boys toilet rooms, and 2nd floor girls (230) toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage receptacle not maintained. Excessive debris, broken desk and materials stored around the receptacle. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided in the faculty washrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f at all handwashing sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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 rodent activity in the dishroom and prep area. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor in the dishroom around the hot water booster heater and on the blue storage shelves next to the mop sink in the prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all droppings from these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. 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)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in pre-k classrooms in need of cleaning. Floor under tables and near drain in kitchen area in need of cleaning. Correct and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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 approximately 15-17 mouse droppings in dishroom under tables. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Container open, garbage on ground around all containers. Instructed to close lid and maintain clean free from garbage on ground. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found faculty washroom near pre-k rooms to be without adequte hot running water. Water is at a very slow drip. Instructed to repair and maintain. 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: Floors in pre-k classrooms in need of cleaning. Floor under tables and near drain in kitchen area in need of cleaning. Correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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: Found the left washbowl in the boys toilet room (across from classroom #131) in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the can opener in the kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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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: Found the interior of the floor drains in the kitchen and the floors in the corner in the kitchen and pre-k classrooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain
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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 light shields in the kitchen, the vents in the employee's and children toilet room in need of cleaning. Remove dirt/dust build up. Also, must remove the tissue from the ceilings in the boys/girls toilet room. Maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate ligting inside the walk in cooler and freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found the closets and cabinet under the hand sink in classroom 121 cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize and maintain areas.
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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: Found 80 mice droppings in the cabinet under the sink, 20 in the storage closet and 30 in the other storage closet in classroom #121. Instructed to remove the droppings, clean the affected area and recommended additional pest control services to assist in the pest issue. 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: Found the left washbowl in the boys toilet room (across from classroom #131) in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the can opener in the kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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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: Found the interior of the floor drains in the kitchen and the floors in the corner in the kitchen and pre-k classrooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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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 light shields in the kitchen, the vents in the employee's and children toilet room in need of cleaning. Remove dirt/dust build up. Also, must remove the tissue from the ceilings in the boys/girls toilet room. Maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate ligting inside the walk in cooler and freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found the closets and cabinet under the hand sink in classroom 121 cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize and maintain areas.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Clean and repaint the stained walls in the food prep area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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 rodent activity in the dishroom, food prep area, dry storage room and classrooms. Observed 50 mouse droppings on the floor along the walls of the dishroom, 20 mouse droppings around the floor drain in the food prep area, 5 mouse droppings on the floor behind the oven and 5 mouse droppings on the floor behind the storage rack next to the 3 compartment sink, 20 mouse droppings on the floor in the dry storage room, 40 mouse droppings in room 126 on the floor along the walls and corners, 50 mouse droppings along the walls of room 131. Management instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Also, observed approximately 100 live ants on the floor along the walls in the lunchroom. Must eliminate ant activity in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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 and repaint the stained walls in the food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the broken handles on the washroom handsinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter on the floor in the storage room of room 126. Must store all items off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpsters overflowing with garbage and boxes, debris on ground around dumpsters and lids missing and/or broken. Must clean and maintain area at all times to prevent food source and harborage for rodents and other pest.
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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: Noted a missing ceiling tile above the dish washing machine. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shields inside the walk in cooler and freezer.
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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 correct the following plumbing violations: room 131 toilet and handsink is inoperable due to leak at toilet; repair. This is the kindergarten room and they have access to washrooms across the hall from their classroom. Room 132 boys washroom missing a faucet knob; replace, room 122 faculty washroom has low hot water pressure; increase water pressure, boys second floor west one sink has no running water; provide, one sink in same washroom has a missing faucet knob; replace, girls second floor west one sink has no cold running water at one sink; provide, girls second floor east has one sink with no running water; restore, second floor boys east has one sink with no running water; restore.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE OF TOILET IN ROOM 131.
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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: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM MAY 2010 WAS CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND PIPE OF TOILET IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM; SEAL OPENING.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Some water-stained ceiling tiles in annex storage room & at hallway, & any other areas must be replaced.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. Found no hot running water at all bathroom sinks in the old building (pump at water tank broken). Must provide hot running water to all handsinks at all times. Citation Issued per rules/regs of municipal code.
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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 thruout Room 227, elevate stuff off the floors & remove clutter. to prevent pest harborage.
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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. Some water-stained ceiling tiles in annex storage room & at hallway, & any other areas must be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Some hot water faucetr knobs at annex bathrooms are in poor repair, must fix & increase water pressure in some bathroom sinks.
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