Hamline was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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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 light food debris on floor behind cooling units stored in seating area.instructed to clean.
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 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 first, second and third floor employees' restroom with improper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks (70.6 f- 74.9f). Instructed the person in charge that all hand washing sinks must be maintained at a temperature of at least 100f at all times. Priority 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
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BREAD REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM IN STAFF LOUNGE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Still observed water temperature at hand sinks in toilet rooms ranging from staff lounge 70.9f,1st fl. Boy's -89.1f 1st fl. Girl's 89.0f,2nd fl. Boy's-73.4f ,2 nd fl. Girl's 81.9f,3rd fl. Boy's 77.6f.must have hot running water at 100.0f at hand sinks. Must repair or replace and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BREAD REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM IN STAFF LOUNGE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER MAKING LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 water temperature at hand sinks in toilet rooms ranging from staff lounge 70.9f,1st fl. Boy's -89.1f 1st fl. Girl's 70.5f,2nd fl. Boy's-71.1f ,2 nd fl. Girl's 70.9f,3rd fl. Boy's 77.6f.must have hot running water at 100.0f at hand sinks. Must repair or replace and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c) 3rd fl. Boy's 77.6f
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: Observed worn door gaskets on bread reach in cooler must repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can with lid in unisex staff toilet room in staff lounge must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed both outside garbage dumpster lids pushed down inside of dumpster making lids not tight fitting must repair or replace.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked light shield in lunchroom must repair or replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & WALL NEAR OFFICE IN LUNCHROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCH ROOM,UPPER WALL AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE STEAMER IN KITCHEN.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 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 appx. 35 or more mice droppings on floor behind grease trap at 3- compartment sink and on & inside of pans on lower shelf of steam table and table.on floor next to 2- door reach in cooler in lunch room.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/29/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid pushed down inside of dumpster making lids not tight fitting.must provide tight fitting lids.(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: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles & wall near office in lunchroom,hole in lower wall base under 3- compartment sink.
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: Must clean dust build up on wall vent near 2- door reach in cooler in lunch room,upper wall and pipes of cooking equipment.
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: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling above steamer in kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield in lunch room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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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: Noted leaks at the base of the faucets at the 3 comp sink. Must 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER A NONE WORKING SINK, WALL WITH PEELING PAINT AND HOLE AROUND THE SAME AREA. ALSO A WHOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALL. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AIR VENT COVER BY THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the base of the faucets at the 3 comp sink. Must 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 the outside dumpster in poor repair (missing lid). Instructed manager to replace lid to prevent possbile food source for pests. Priority foundation violation #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 the floor in poor repair under a none working sink, wall with peeling paint and hole around the same area. Also a whole in the wall in the dry storage room. Must repair and maintain floors and wall.
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 the wall air vent cover by the 2 door cooler with dust. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 Observed no kit for vomit and diarheal event clean up. Must provide equipment for clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 Observed washbowl sinks faucet timers set to appx 3-5 seconds in all student and employee restrooms. Must set all faucet timers to a minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
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: 6-202.15 Observed large gaps along bottom of exterior doors in basement (adjacent to lunchroom). Must repair to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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: Observed boxes and other clutter items stored directly on the floor in the corner of the basement (near teachers lounge). Must eliminate or organize all clutter and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 door refrigerator not in use in kitchen. Must remove all unused equipment (clutter).
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: 6-201.11 Observed hole in wall next to washbowl sinks in girls restroom on the 2nd floor. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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: 6-501.11 Observed the left hand dryers in disrepair in the 3rd floor boys restroom, and the boys 2nd floor restroom. Observed damaged soap dispenser in the 2nd floor girls restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Observed the rear two door cooler not maintained, rubber gaskets torn, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of the rear three door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed six light out in the kitchen/student seating area, instructed to repair/replace burnt out bulbs.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 at wallbase in dry storage area need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted unused nonfunctional equipment such as two door walk in cooler,dishwashing machine instructed to remove units.
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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: Wall at baseboard behind 1-comp sink and warming units in kitchen area need to be re-sealed to prevent pest entry points.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom of the produce cooler to 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: Noted chipping paint in the dry storage room. Must remove and paint. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the 3 compartment sink middle comparment faucet and release level underneath the sink. Must repair 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: Need to seal the two pieces of raw wood at end of dish table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of milk coolers, rear 3 door freezer.
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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: Walls patched is several different areas of the lunch room need to paint walls. Observed walls /lower wall vents in poor repair bent up need to repair walls,and vents.(under justice for all signs front/rear student dining area.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Clean floors in utility closets on 1st /2nd floor. Must clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Utility sink storage room 3rd floor in poor repair, rotted. Instd to repair same.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN MOP CLOSETS OF DEBRIS.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF DEBRIS IN PRE-K SLEEPING ROOM.
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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 REPAIR/RE-WRAP PIPES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM OVER TABLES IN POOR REPAIR.
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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: Paint rusty exteriors of grease trap & booster heater. Also paint interiors of drawers in prep tables that are rusting.
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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 loose baseboard(s) in dishwashing area. Smooth & re-paint baseboards in food prep area(under 1 comp. Sink) where needed. Smooth & re-paint wall in manager"s office.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace all unshielded lights in coolers & freezers with shatter-resistent bulbs.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM SECOND FLOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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