First Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 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 door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Feb 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Plastic forks in the kitchen, used for children must be properly stored.invert to minimize source of contamination

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

3. Feb 17, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 12, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some food debris on floor in rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificate to comply with cdph food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Nov 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 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 food splatters inside of microwave. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

6. Dec 1, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in mop bucket filled with water. Instructed mops should be hung on a hook upside down when not in use.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of trash and debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent attracting pests.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent above exposed hand sink in unused classroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Feb 19, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010- 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand soap on the hand sink in the prep/dish area. Must provide. Manager provided the hand soap on the hand sink during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install to be able to service,locate and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Jan 5, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 3, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Infant room cooler found with an ambient temperature ranging between 45.9f to 48f with milk at 45.9f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Approximately 2 lbs milk found at inadequate temperature of 45.9f in the infant room cooler. Milk discarded. Management states estimated value to be $10.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Hand washing facility not maintained. Hot water handle at the kitchen exposed hand sink unable to turn off. Handle stripped. Hot water must be turned on and off from main valve under the sink. Also, no paper towels located at the same sink. Instructed to repair the sink to provide hot and cold running water from the handles at the sink. Use additional hand washing sinks available in classrooms until sink is repaired. Paper towels provided during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Prepared ready to eat foods inside the kitchen cooler must be labeled and dated.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a scoop with a handle for the ready to eat chex snack mix and not store the scoop inside the prepared snack.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Excessive dust on both ceiling vents inside the washrooms for the three year and two and a half year classrooms. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the storage/laundry room must be elevated from the floors 6" or above and all unnecessary items removed.

10. Mar 23, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

11. Mar 23, 2017 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

12. Jan 12, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted food items stored in grocery bag inside the 2 door refrigeration units. Instructed to store food items inside approved food grade bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water leaking from the o-ring of the hand wash sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the dry storage room with equipment etc. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

13. Jun 20, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in kitchen clogged. When 3 comp sink is drained water backs up from floor drain onto floor. Clear floor drain and clean floor drain. Observed odor from floor drain. Eliminate odor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed metal stem thermometer with low battery. Maintain digital thermometer so that all food delivered is at proper temoerature of at least 140f. Maintain all hot food at 140 and cold food at 40 or lower.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed closet containing washer and dryer with excess clutter. Clean and organize closet to allow pest control full acees. All items need to be 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from floor.

14. Apr 2, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Excess debris and clutter shall be removed from premises, laundry room, classrooms).

15. Mar 26, 2015 Fail

    License · 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: Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, pest control log book. Found observed rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors, ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gaps, must rodent proof doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, shelving above 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen area, rear storage areas, and throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing vent guard, cover in staff room, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris and clutter shall be removed from premises, laundry room, classrooms.