Powell Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 31, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings inside of the cabinet that is under the handwashing sink and about 10 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner by the same cabinet in pre-k classroom #117. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed an inadequate outside garbage dumpster on site without an adequate tight fitting lid. At the time of the inspection the dumpster compactor was removed for maintanence and the dumpster company replaced the compactor with a large dumpster (normally used to dispose construction materials) that does not have an adequate tight fitting lid. Instructed to provide an adequate outside dumpster that has a tight fitting lid. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Aug 27, 2025 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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Sep 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at 1st fl. Boy's south toilet rooms & pre-k 117 must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooer and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from lower shelf of prep tables & rolling carts,pre-k 115 & 117 shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls pre-k 115 & 117 closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor & floor drains in recyclable area under 1- compartment sinks in lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer #2.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 25, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foindation 7-38-005)

     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: Observed hot running wate temperature at hand sinks in 1st fl. Boy's south-70.0f,1st fl. Girl's south-78.8f.2nd fl. Staff south-82.8f,2nd fl. Boy's south-70.2f.2nd fl. Girl's south-73.4f.3rd fl. Girl's south-70.2f.must have hot running water at 100.0f .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at 1st fl. Boy's south toilet rooms & pre-k 117 must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor along wall bases at radiators & lunchroom tables in lunch room.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/25/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooer and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from lower shelf of prep tables & rolling carts,pre-k 115 & 117 shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls pre-k 115 & 117 closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor & floor drains in recyclable area under 1- compartment sinks in lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer #2.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Sep 6, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 21, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 16, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls and corners in electrical, pump, and storage room areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 5, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed clutter (old equipment) on the ground area around the outside dumpster. Instructed to remove all clutter. Engineer cleaned the ground area during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

10. Oct 22, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      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 vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be in place and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following floor drains in need of cleaning: under the three comp sink, under the serving lines and under the sinks at the milk disposal line. Clean all floor drains and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Nov 16, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor drains under the three comp sink in the kitchen.

12. Sep 28, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk coolers to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in freezers to remove spills.

13. Sep 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor inside the janitors closet on the 1st floor and the kitchen area ,along wall base and corners

14. Oct 7, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate facilities to maintain proper temperatures of meals that are delivered by food supplier. Facility only has one walk-in cooler which is not large enough to store refrigerated meals from food supplier until ready to re-heat items for lunch. Instructed to provide more refrigeration or to change the food delivery time so that all potentially hazardous foods are stored under refrigeration until re-heated and served. All items found at improper temperatures dscarded. 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: Meals on menu for lunch today found sitting out at room temperature between 50.7f and 60 5f(bbq chicken wedges, italian pasta with chicken, penne w/ meatballs, and broccoli). All products found at improper temperatures discarded. Instructed kitchen manager to check product temperature at time of delivery to verify it is within required temperature range, records results daily, and refuse any product not at proper temperature. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from floor in electrical room across from cafeteria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean debis and water stains from light shields in 3rd floor south student washroom(s).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter from recylcling store room next to electrical room, and in all janitor's closets that are not accessible for inspection, servicing aby pest control and cleaning.

15. Oct 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not cleaned/maintained inside janitor closets.must clean and maintain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed janitor closets ,9 1st,2nd,3rd fl,not maintained,ie dirty,and cleaning equipment not properly stored,(mops,etc).must clean/maintain mop sink and entire janitor closet maintain to prevent insect breeding.

16. Nov 19, 2012 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: Elevate all stock off floor in storage room 200a. Clean floors in electrical room near kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair sink in science room (not properly draining).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water in mop pail and store mop heads upright in pump room to prevent insect breeding.

17. Aug 22, 2011 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    No violations

18. Aug 8, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE 52*F AND MANAGER HAS ON LOG 47*F REPAIR MAN CALLED FOR SREVICE NO CITATION NO FOOD WAS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME REMINDED TO KEEP COOLER 40*F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED

19. Dec 15, 2010 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations