Bennett was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood source
Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-202.11 observed tcs food received and placed in the walk in cooler, when inspector #216 measured the temperature of the food that was placed in the walk in cooler, said tcs foods were ranging from 69f-74f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to always verify adequate temperatures of tcs foods upon delivery and reject any tcs foods that are not at 41f or below. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 12)
Food received at proper temperature
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in the walk in cooler; observed about 25 lbs of cooked pulled pork with vegetables at 69f, about 25 lbs of cooked pasta with marinara sauce at 74f and about 25 lbs of yogurt at 52f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Food handler discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed the walk in cooler, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate temperature of 50f during the inspection. Instructed to repair and always maintain 41f or below for all refrigeration units at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used for tcs foods. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed the condenser leaking onto boxes of product located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and do not allow condenser to leak in order to prevent an possible contamination of foods.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed one food handler without an adequate hair restraint such as a cap or hair net. Instructed to wear an adequate hair restraint at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under left hand washing sink in second floor teacher washroom. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed damaged floor tiles near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 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 timed faucet not functioning properly on right sink in first floor teacher washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in second floor boys washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 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 over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor, juice boxes, bottled water, and carboard boxes in pre-k closet 101, on shelving units in kitchen 103. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas.
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: Observed leak under left hand washing sink in second floor teacher washroom. Instructed manager 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 dumpster not covered. Instructed manager to close all lids on dumpster to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea cleaning materials to clean up said incident, observed procedure on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2563498 on 9-12-22:38- observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in pre-k 101, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner near closet in pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along wall adjacent to kitchen in pre-k 101 washroom, 20 mice droppings scattered inside radiator compartments along window in pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along window behind toy shelves and along walls and corners in pre-k 104. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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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 over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in prep area near fire extinguisher and under dry food storage shelving, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls near window behind reach-in cooler, freezer and hot holding unit, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in pre-k 101, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner near closet in pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along wall adjacent to kitchen in pre-k 101 washroom, 20 mice droppings scattered inside radiator compartments along window in pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along window behind toy shelves and along walls and corners in pre-k 104. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2531425 on 9-15-21:10-observed timed faucets not properly functioning in girls second floor toilet room, girls first floor toilet room and staff first floor toilet room. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. 53-observed no covered waste receptacles for feminine hygiene products in staff toilet room or either of the girls toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 timed faucets not properly functioning in girls second floor toilet room, girls first floor toilet room and staff first floor toilet room. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
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 insect debris in kitchen on floor. Instructed manager to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles for feminine hygiene products in staff toilet room or either of the girls toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the 2-door reach in freezer to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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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: Pic has no procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005
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: Observed walls in janitor closet not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain
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: Wall areas in poor repair in prep -k room 101, room 106 lunchroom and in washroom used by lunchroom staff.observed peeling paint/ crack paint in pre-k locher area. Must repair to smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 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 hot water at hand washing sinks in boys, girls, and staff washrooms, first floor boys washroom 71f, first floor girls washroom 68f, first floor staff washroom 67.5f, second floor girls washroom 67f, second floor boys washroom 68.7f. Instructed manager to provide hot water at least 100f at all hand washing sinks in all washrooms. 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 over 30 mice droppings on floor in corner of storage closet inside pre-k room, over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in boiler room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priortiy foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
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: Observed drainpipe leaking under left sink in girls first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.
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: Observed excessive clutter inside storage closet in pre-k classroom. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and organize storage closet to prevent pest harborage.
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: Observed excess water on floor in pump room and boiler room storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all excess water off floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Peeling paint on walls of student dining room-106. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Low cold water pressure at hand sink in prep area. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Replace damaged handle on milk cooler near walk-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: Remove peeling paint on walls in kitchen near walk-in cooler, behind toilet in pre-kindergarten washroom, above urinals in boys washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas and closets to prevent pest harborage.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water at washbowls in first, second, third floor boys and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at all washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report #1583357 on 10-23-15:32-instructed to recaulk around the girls wash bowls in the 1st fl toilet room. Maintain same. 35-instructed to remove the peeling paint in the boys toilet room on the 1st floor. Paint and maintain. 38-instructed to fix the leak at the base of the left faucet(closet to the window) on the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged handle on milk cooler near walk-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: Remove peeling paint on walls in kitchen near walk-in cooler, behind toilet in pre-kindergarten washroom, above urinals in boys washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas and closets to prevent pest harborage.
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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: Instructed to recaulk around the girls wash bowls in the 1st fl toilet room. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the fan cover inside the two door reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
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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: Instructed to remove the peeling/chipped paint in the boys toilet room on the 1st fl. Paint and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the left faucet (closest to the window) on the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report#1387658 date 09-19-2014 not corrected,(26)the washbowl in the pre-k room,has no hot or tempered water,must provide,instructed to correct violation,critical violation 7-42-090
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: The washbowl in the pre-k room,has no hot or tempered water,must provide,serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the storage area in the boiler room,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Clean all water fountains.
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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: Remove peeling paint on ceiling in second and third floor hallways. Repair right corner of pre-k door room 101.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink in kitchen. Increase hot water pressure on right sink in pre-k washroom. Provide hot water at right sink in boys second floor washroom. Repair faucet on left sink in girls third floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Separate cleaning equipment from condiments in lunchroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Seal openings around toilets and pipe fittings in girls first floor washroom. Remove peeling paint on walls in pre-k washroom and closet room 101. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in second and third floor hallways. Repair pre-k door room 101.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair inoperable water fountains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment and articles in boiler room storage area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must properly seal all openings along wall bases in food storage/office area and remove steal wool. Also seal openings in wood cabinets in student dining area. Must detail clean floors in boiler room and remove dead ants and other debris.
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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 repair broken wall tiles in 1st floor girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield over light in walk in cooler. Must replace blown out light bulbs in 2nd student dining area across from main kitchen.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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: No complete pest control log book on site,outer openings not protected,and found evidence of rodents on site. Must provide a complete pest control log book on site with all required doocuments. Found approximately 10-15 mice droppings scattered under shelves in storage room/lunch room office and on pallets in boiler room storage area. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted approximatley 1/4 inch gap along the bottom of the boiler room door leading to the outside garbage area. Must repair doors and make insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issue 7-38-020
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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 detail clean floors in boiler room and remove dead ants and other debris.
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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 properly seal all openings along wall bases in food storage/office area and remove steal wool. Also seal openings in wood cabinets in student dining area.
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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 repair broken wall tiles in 1st floor girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield over light in walk in cooler. Must replace blown out light bulbs in 2nd student dining area across from main kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF RAMP DOOR ATTACHMENT,IN POOR REPAIR.
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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. MUST ORGANIZE CLEANING,PAINTING SUPPLIES IN ENGINEER AREA.
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