Paul Cuffe Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Toilet in pre-k room 105 overflows when flushed, instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed first floor girls south toilet room, third stall does not flush. Observed paper towel dispenser jammed on third floor girls toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink in kitchen.

     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 remove rust from shelving units in both 2- door reach in coolers & walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in 1st fl. Girl's (south) & men's kitchen staff toilet room,leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink far left faucet.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in prek 105 & 107 closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Sep 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky at the base of the toilet in the pre-k class room(105). Also noted a leak at the bottom of one of the hand sink in the girls washroom near the lunch room. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107 CLOSETS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE-K 105.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN UPPER WALL VENT IN LUNCHROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER AND PRE-K 105 CLOSET.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 2, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks water temperatures ranging from 69.1f-71.1f in pre- k 105 & 107 toilet rooms and classroom ,1st,2nd & 3rd fl. Boy's and girl's ,staff toilet rooms,no running water at 1 of 2 hand sinks in kitchen.must have hot running water at 100.0f.instructed to use additional hand sink in kitchen for hand washing. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     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 behind cooking equipment,dish storage rack and floor mixer. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/2/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2" gap along bottom of door #4 in lunch room. Must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from lower shelves of prep tables,walk in cooler- 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 replace missing ceiling tile above serven line.must repair or replace damaged flooring in lunchroom and pre-k 105.

     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 wall near cooking equipment,walk in cooler,upper wall vent in lunchroom.

     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 under,around,along wall bases in kitchen,storage area,unused dish machine area and walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 in pre-k room 105 & 107 closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in walk in cooler,walk in freezer and pre-k 105 closet.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Sep 8, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose middle faucet on hand washing sink in boys north third floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first, second and third floor staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in third floor hallway. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Sep 10, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in some 2- door reach in coolers.

     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 on shelving units in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in men's toilet room in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove debris build up from floor along wall bases.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in lunchroom near tables.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on wall vents in lunch room & prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in paper goods storage/unused dish machine room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 23, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles above the serving line and in the kitchen above the cooking equipment with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. -floors in the corners, under the sinks, unused dish machine, under/around the cooking equipment and storage racks in the dry storage area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling and ceiling tiles in the boys toilet room and above the door of the workout room. Instructed to remove water stains from the ceilings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 10, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Nov 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor dust build up on fan guards inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor clutter on floor and on top of unused dishwash machine in rear storage room. Instructed to better organize and elevate all items 6-inch off the floor.

11. Nov 14, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. 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: Floors in the dry storage room and inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning to remove spills along the wall and in corners.

13. Sep 18, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Observed dust,debris on floors thru-out in room 220d/2ndfl.must clean/maintain.also storage stored on floors in boiler room and room 220d.must properly elevate off floors at least 6-inches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling tiles above food line in students dining room.must clean/maintain.also lower wall in poor repair under marker,display board in pre-k room 107.must repair.

14. Sep 5, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/ice not protected during storage,ie thick pink substance on panel inside ice machine.must properly clean/sanitize.serious violation issued 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust,debris on floors thru-out in room 220d/2ndfl.must clean/maintain.also storage stored on floors in boiler room and room 220d.must properly elevate off floors at least 6-inches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling tiles above food line in students dining room.must clean/maintain.also lower wall in poor repair under marker,display board in pre-k room 107.must repair.

15. Sep 5, 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: Clean floor under racks in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace water stained ceiling tiles on 2nd floor above entrance at boys/girls washroom.

16. Nov 19, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all mop sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair sections of floor along south west wall in dining area where flooring is missing. Detail clean floors along wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in 2nd floor mechanical room, in all janitor's closets, in dish machine room and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls in all janitor's closets. Clean heat vents in all washrooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in walk-in cooler in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates from underneath dish washing table in dish machine room.

17. Sep 2, 2011 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: Repair sections of dining room floor where buckling & gaps have occurred, and seal openings between metal threshold and floor at door#4. These areas must be well constructed to eliminate areas for possible pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint walls in dining room, in dish machine room, metal panel on wall in handicap stall in student washroom, and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pressure at faucet of exposed hand sink by 3 compartment sink very low, remove and clean screen on same.

18. Jan 27, 2011 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: Clean floors in mop sink closets and in all store rooms. Repair floor in student dining room at south east corner by window. Seal metal thresholds at doorway #4 in student dining room(possible crawl space). Replace all crates used as storage shelves in store rooms with shelves to eliminate harborage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls in mop closets and throughout where needed. Repair bottoms of exit doors(#6) to prevent possible rodent entry.

19. May 14, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR- OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE,MONITORS,OLD BOOKS,BOXES ECT.IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, SOUTH AIR HANDLER ROOM,NORTH AIR HANDLER/ BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE/ CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.