Tots Express Learning Center

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in infant room. Instucted repair and maintain handsink and use one compartment sink in infant room as handsink. Observed handsink in kitchen loose from wall. Instructed to recaulk, repair, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall coving behind refrigeration, storage area, and under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on floor in basement. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in basement, storage and classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles and damaged wall surfaces in children washroom, loose floor tiles in kitchen, missing baseboards along walls behind reach-in freezers in kitchen and along walls in rear utility area, openings in wall above doorway leading to rear utility area and under drainboard near grease trap in kitchen, missing outlet covers in classroom, openings in ceilings in basement. Instructed to seal all openings in walls, ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings and electrical outlets in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored in basement. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items in basement to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on refrigerator in kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : obseved no backflow device on in the floor mopsink must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen,after school,2,3,4 & 5 yrs,toddlers,infants,after school toilet room

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged ceiling in basement,damaged & stained ceiling tiles in 2yrs old room,torn carpet in poor repair & floor trim in 2,3, 4 & 5 yrs. Room.loose wall bases in kitchen,2yrs, 4 & 5 yrs old.damaged floor tiles in 2,3,4 & 5, after school,infants rooms.window trims are in poor repair in 2,4 & 5 yrs room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up & water from floor under,around,along wall bases in basement .

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on refrigerator in kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust & debris build up from all cubbies,toy shelves in all classrooms,lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : obseved no backflow device on in the floor mopsink must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace torn carpet in poor repair & floor trim in 2,3, 4 & 5 yrs. Room.loose wall bases in kitchen,2yrs, 4 & 5 yrs old.damaged floor tiles in 2,3,4 & 5, after school,infants rooms.window trims are in poor repair in 2,4 & 5 yrs room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all classrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in kitchen,dry food storage,all classrooms,basement and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen,after school,2,3,4 & 5 yrs,toddlers,infants,after school toilet room

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : observed no thermometer for infants refrigerator.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed no pest control logbook with required documents must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx.11 mice droppings inside of toddlers fish tank lower cabinet and on a piece of wood under table in kitchen .must remove mice droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/7/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.115 : observed evidence of a live large white and gray cat walking around in basement,a bowl of cat food & a plastic litter box used for cat. Must remove cat,cat food & litter box from premises .(priority foundation 7-40-060)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on refrigerator in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 : must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in cooler,kitchen under prep table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust & debris build up from all cubbies,toy shelves in all classrooms,lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky toilet handles of all toilets in toddlers toilet room,low water pressure at 1st. Hand sink in kid's toilet room,rear 3- compartmemt sink has a leaky pipe and front 3- compartment sink has leaky faucets at both faucets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : obseved no backflow device on in the floor mopsink must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace molded walls & damaged ceiling in basement,damaged & stained ceiling tiles in 2yrs old room,torn carpet in poor repair & floor trim in 2,3, 4 & 5 yrs. Room.loose wall bases in kitchen,2yrs, 4 & 5 yrs old.damaged floor tiles in 2,3,4 & 5, after school,infants rooms.window trims are in poor repair in 2,4 & 5 yrs room.broken concrete floor near walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen,after school,2,3,4 & 5 yrs,toddlers,infants,after school toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in kitchen,dry food storage,all classrooms,basement and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all classrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights in after school room & toilet room,staff toilet room.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) : previous core violations from report #2563321 9/8/22 not corrected #55-6-201.15: observed buckled and cracked/damaged floor tiles in kitchen and rear laundry area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.#55- 6-501.114 : observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area with wall of curtains and in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for infants refrigerator.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook with required documents must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.11 mice droppings inside of toddlers fish tank lower cabinet and on a piece of wood under table in kitchen .must remove mice droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/7/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of a live large white and gray cat walking around in basement,a bowl of cat food & a plastic litter box used for cat. Must remove cat,cat food & litter box from premises .(priority foundation 7-40-060)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on refrigerator ,cabinet door that is off hindges in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in cooler,kitchen under prep table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust & debris build up from all cubbies,toy shelves in all classrooms,lower shelves of prep tables in kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet handles of all toilets in toddlers toilet room,low water pressure at 1st. Hand sink in kid's toilet room,rear 3- compartmemt sink has a leaky pipe and front 3- compartment sink has leaky faucets at both faucets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Obseved no backflow device on in the floor mopsink must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can with lid in staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace molded walls & damaged ceiling in basement,damaged & stained ceiling tiles in 2yrs old room,torn carpet in poor repair & floor trim in 2,3, 4 & 5 yrs. Room.loose wall bases in kitchen,2yrs, 4 & 5 yrs old.damaged floor tiles in 2,3,4 & 5, after school,infants rooms.window trims are in poor repair in 2,4 & 5 yrs room.broken concrete floor near walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen,after school,2,3,4 & 5 yrs,toddlers,infants,after school toilet room.

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,dry food storage,all classrooms,basement and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all classrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights in after school room & toilet room,staff toilet room.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2563321 9/8/22 not corrected #55-6-201.15: observed buckled and cracked/damaged floor tiles in kitchen and rear laundry area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.#55- 6-501.114 : observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area with wall of curtains and in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area with wall of curtains and in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buckled and cracked/damaged floor tiles in kitchen and rear laundry area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of pasta, rice and sugar not labeled. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name when contents are not in the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10-20 ants in red room (3 year old) near wall and crawling on carpet. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several toilet fixtures designated for children in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean all fixtures and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the entire perimeter of facility in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to detail clean along where all floor and walls meet. Observed dead insects in window sills. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area with wall of curtains and in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buckled and cracked/damaged floor tiles in kitchen and rear laundry area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining of water in the front hand sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panel and water stained ceiling tiles in the infant classroom. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt out light in the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen handsink basin fill with standing water when in use. Must correct.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the children's washroom. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors and baseboards throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and detail clean to remove loose debris. Must maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted slow draining handsink in kitchen prep area and also a leak at the hot water handle. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed "out of order" signage on 1 of 3 restroom stall doors due to mechanical issues with flush button. Instructed to correct, repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers (uncooked brown rice, uncooked pasta) not labeled with the common name of the food. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors in various areas of the food prep area and dry storage area are not attached and in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in the food prep area needs to be re-caulked. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed areas in the rear with deattached coving. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed some items stored on the floor under a prep table in the food prep area and in the rear. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground or remove unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated webbs located under and behind all dry storage shelves. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.16 observed exit/enrty door in rear not tight fitted above 1/4 inch gap at bottom. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed backflow prevention not easy accessable for service. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed employee restroom door not self closing. Must repair and mantain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust and dirt on floor under the 3-compartment located in rear food prep area, under shelving in dry storage room, and inside employee's restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining in the middle sink at 3-compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles such as personal bags being stored in food prep area. Instructed to store properly in designated area such as employee's locker. Observed clutter on floor in storage room located at next to infant room. Instructed to better organize and elevate all items 6-inch off the floor to prevent pest harborage.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the cooler in the infant room.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to make kitchen floors smooth and easily cleanable. Tiled surface is lumpy and unleveled.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the infant's room. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter in the basement and the 1st fl rear storage area and organize the areas.