Holden Elementary School was last inspected on January 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
January 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in storage areas with peeling paint. Instructed to have paint scrapped to remove all paint chips.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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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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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed live rodent activity inside of the building in the auditorium. Observed about 25 rodent droppings in the closet and various areas of preschool rooms 110 & 112. Also observed were about 10 rodent droppings on the pipes located under the hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink in the food prep area. Observed about 10 rodent droppings between the wall and the stove in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks out of order in the boy's 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair.
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: 6-201.11 observed holes in the stairwell and walls in various areas of the food prep area, uneven surfaces and multiple holes by the stairwell located by the stove top, and uneven surfaces and holes in the wall under the 3 compartments and one-compartment sinks. Instructed to seal all holes in the walls and provide a smooth, easy to clean surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no paper towels located in the 3rd floor boys toilet room. Instructed to provide. Employee provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
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: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the portable hand washing sink located in the serving cafeteria of the annex school dining room unit. Instructed to provide adequate hot water (at least 100f) at the portable hand washing sink in the mobile cafeteria area. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed the toilet rooms located in the annex school unit out of order. Per the engineer, toilet rooms were being rotted due to sewage backup. Instructed to convey sewage at all times properly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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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 entrance doors #7 and #8 with a 1/4 to 1 inch gap at the bottom of the doors. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 in the food prep area. Observed about 10 rodent droppings on the floor and stairs in between the west stairwell and the stove, about 15 rodent droppings in between double door oven and hot holding unit, about 10 rodent droppings around the 3 compartment sink grease trap and under the refrigeration units, and about 2 rodent droppings on service tables located under the windows, all said areas located in the food prep area. Observed about 5 rodent droppings in the engine rooms where refrigeration units are located. Instructed to 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks out of order in the boy's 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair.
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: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage and lids not tight fitting on both garbage dumpsters and the recycling dumpster. Instructed never to allow garbage to overflow and always maintain outside dumpster lids closed and tight fitting. 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: 6-201.11 observed holes in the stairwell and walls in various areas of the food prep area, uneven surfaces and multiple holes by the stairwell located by the stove top, and uneven surfaces and holes in the wall under the 3 compartments and one-compartment sinks. Instructed to seal all holes in the walls and provide a smooth, easy to clean surface. Observed lower shelves with debris across the food serving area in the main kitchen. 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: Found boy's 2nd and 3rd floor toilet room handwashing sink water temperatures ranging from 74f - 90f. Must provide a hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks not staying on for at least 15 seconds in the employee toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to adjust time to remain on for at least 15 seconds.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed holes in the wall in the employee toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 the walls in the womens kitchen staff toilet room and the ceiling of lunchroom x with peeling paint. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Premises has written policy but,observed no disinfectant in lunchroom at this time for clean up of vomiting/diarrheal events( virex 11 256). The enginer uses a disinfectant(eco-lab a-456 11) not rated for noroviruses. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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 peeling paint in the second lunchroom area on the ceiling, instructed to remove and reseal. Also peeling paint on walls and ceiling in the staff basement restroom, instructed to remove and reseal,maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Remove peeling paint in the following areas: against wall by stairs leading into lunchroom, ceiling of girls 3rd floor washroom and 1st floor of boys washroom at ceiling.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Observed floors under the 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to 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: Observed wall under three compartment sink with accumulated dust/dirt debris. Instructed to 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: Observed splash guard needed at exposed handsink, next to a food prep table in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored downward. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.
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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: Replace missing and damaged floor tiles in prep area. Clean floor in fan room crawl space (excessive debris). Remove excess water off floor in girls third floor washroom. Clean floors along walls and corners in modular lunchroom and pre-k room 403 (ant activity).
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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 opening in lower wall in dry storage area. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in boys first and second floor washrooms. Seal opening behind toilet in staff second floor washroom. Seal openings under sinks around pipe fittings in boys third floor washroom. Repair right dryer in boys third floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak under right sink in girls first floor washroom and boys third floor washroom, left sink in boys second floor washroom. Tighten loose faucet handles in boys second floor washroom. Repair faucet handles in girls first, second, and third floor washrooms(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found no working light bulb in the lunchroom freezer. Instructed to install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found a non functioning cooler in the fan room. Instructed to repair or remove from facility.
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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: Loose rubber gasket at two door cooler; reattach gasket.
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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: Some peeling paint and some areas have peeling paint that was removed from ceilings and walls of student washrooms; paint areas where needed.
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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: The radiator pipes in room 112 are peeling, scrape and paint the peeling paint. The 3rd floor boys rest room is missing a partition, replace the partition. The 3rd floor girls restroom has a damaged pipe with exposed insulation, reseal the pipe insulation.
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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 basement media room and employee locker room have damaged walls and peeling paint, repair the walls and repaint the walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The 2nd floor boys room has one broken hot water faucet, alternate sink is working, repair faucet.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM,STOREROOM AND THE UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY, LUNCH ROOM HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO SCRAP AND PAINT THEM.
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