Gray Elementary School was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 1, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
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: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE FAUCET AND BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
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 HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE FAUCET AND BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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 multiple holes throughout ceiling panels in the warewashing room. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain in good repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 both hand washing sinks inside of the boy's washroom in the modular building to be at 70f. The temperature of both hand washing sinks cannot be changed by the user. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be supplied with hot water between 100-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No waste receptacle was provided in the washroom to room 103 in the old building. Management instructed to provide waste reeptacles in all washrooms.
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: Clean the excess paper on the floor in the washroom located in room 103 in the old building.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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 paper towels provided in the 2nd floor boys and girls washrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).(cos).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Instructed to remove ice build-up inside the milk cooler in serving line area and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at stopper lever underneath the left compartment at the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak 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: Instructed to remove peeling paint debris on wall above the 3-compartment sink area and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 two cracked lids on food storage containers in dry storage area. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation throughout washrooms in old school building. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE LINE SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE LINE SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must not use milk crates as shelving or a means of elevation for stored items in dry food storage. Floors must accessible for cleaning and monitoring. Management removed on site.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at the nozzle of the three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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: Caulk worn out in one out of 3 washbowl sink in boys washroom 3rd floor upper grade new building. Must re caulk 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: Ceiling vent cover in all mop sink closet with dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. Walls by the washbowl sinks in girls washroom 3rd floor primary old building with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint. Staff washroom upper grade building 3rd floor ceiling vent cover with dust build-up. Must clean, remive dust and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Found rust on shelves where chemicals are stored in kitchen area. Must either remove rust, or paint shelving. Must maintain same.
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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 dust build up on floor under serving lines. Must remove, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing issues in the main building: Left sink missing hot water handle in 1st floor girls restroom; Leaking faucet on the right sink in the 1st floor boys restroom; Right sink hot water faucet in disrepair in 2nd floor girls restroom. Must provide function hot/cold or tempered water in all student restrooms. Must repair and maintain all.
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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: Must not use paper or cardboard as liner for chemical storage. Must be a smooth cleanable surface. Excessive mold on wall at the dish machine and peeling, moldy wall caulking must be replaced and wall cleaned of mold.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in the walk-in cooler and existing shield in the same cooler with pooling water. Must remove pooling water and replace missing shield.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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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: Observed bottom of 2 exit door in dining/gym area not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of both doors. Serious violation 7-38-020 (no citation issued).
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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 garbage dumpster with broken lid with wide opening. Instructed to replace. Also, noted litter on ground around the said garbage dumpster. Must clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020 (no citation issued)
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners with dead insects throughout boiler room (old building)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (cold) faucet handle at hand sink inside employee washroom (next to storage room).--------must fix (2) faucet neck with heavy leak at 3 compartment sink.---------must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink inside girls and boys 1st floor washroom (old building).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in boiler room (old building) to prevent pest harborage.
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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: Boys and girls toilet room has peeling paint around baseboards and door frame. Must remove peeling paint and paint. Dining room, rear closets space , have build of debris on floor . Must detail clean floor.
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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: Walk in cooler , cooling system is leaking water. Must repair or replace system. Girls and boys toilet room are missing/broken, one or two soad dispenseing devices . Must replace soap dispensing devices.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Closet in rear of dining area/lunch room have clutter and unnecssary aritles on floor. All article must be six inches off floor.
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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: Non food contact surfaces of prep tables lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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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 storage area electrical, storage room(2nd floor)new building not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets, pipes not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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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: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in library/classroom in new building, shall be replaced. Peeling paint in 2nd floor classroom(old building), shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Washroom faucets in Boy's, Girl's bathrooms(new and older building) that had low pressure, malfunctioning metered faucet, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelving racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, storage shelving racks in kitchen storage room , had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving need cleaning.
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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: Floor in 2nd floor boy's bathroom(older building)not clean, needs cleaning, floors in boiler room/storage room need cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen storage room need cleaning(Newer building.)
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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: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in stair case north(older building), shall be repaired/sealed, missing door frame,exposed plaster in boy's bathroom(older building)shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors in older, newer building, shall be replaced. Walls in dish macine areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in bathrooms, classrooms(1st, 2nd, 3rd floors) in older building, shall be provided. Light shields in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, classrooms, hallways,(1st, 2nd, 3rd floors)in new building not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean need cleaning(newer building), exhaust vent(ventilation) in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms(newer building)need cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 2 WASHBOWL SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR(NEW BLDG-3RD FLR,BOY'S TOILET)MUST BE REPAIRED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER;1 FAUCET IN GIRL'S TOILET,2ND FLR NEW BLDG WITHOUT HOT WATER MUST BE FIXED; 2 VENT COVERS IN DISH AREA AND TRAY LINE/SERVING AREA UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LOOSE METAL ON EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED
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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. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SINK IN GIRL'S TOILET 2ND FLR OLD BLDG MUST BE REPLACED
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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. WALLS ,CEILING ON ALL CORNERS UNCLEAN ON THE STORAGE AREA,SERVING/TRAY LINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN GIRL'S TOILET-3RD FLR OLD BLDG MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED; WALLS ABOVE SINK IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC
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Pass
Tag Removal · 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: For next regular inspection
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection
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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: For next regular inspection
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Pass
Canvass · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOORSWEEPS IN 2 EXIT DOORS IN NEW BLDG; 2 FAUCETS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR AND 3RD FLR(OLD BLDG) IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED; RECAULKING IS NEEDED IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA SINK; AIR VENTS IN 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEAR EXTERIOR HOOD OF THE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;UPPER WALLS OF THE TRAY LINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PEELING PAINT IN 2ND FLR BOY'S WASHROOM-OLD BLDG MUST BE REMOVED,MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Can opener and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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 both boiler rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove 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: Wall in dish machine not maintained. Instructed to remove mold from walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in unit. Instructed to sheild all bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in second floor boiler room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
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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: Floor along wallbase not cleaned in boiler room. Instructed to detail clean.
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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: Ceiling in boiler room which is a connecting hallway has chipped paint in second building. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded in walk in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb inside cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary clutter stored in both boiler rooms. Instructed to remove all unused artricles.
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