Kellogg Elementary School was last inspected on September 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 23, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found the faucets at the washbowls in the 1st fl main building girls room does not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. Instructed to adjust the timer at all washbowls to stay on for at a minimum of 20 seconds. Maintain same. -found knobs missing off of the faucets in the 1st fl boys toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Found the doors at the main entrance, inside the gym/dining room and leading to the annex with 1/4"-1/2" gaps underneath, making the doors not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 gym room exit door leading to outside not completely rodent proof. Instructed to replace weather strips at bottom of door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Doors across from the girls toilet room are not rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent proof doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: The washbowl in the staff's toilet room needs to be recaulked at the top. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The following faucets do not stay on long enough for proper hand washing: -the hot water at the middle washbowl in the girls 1st fl toilet room. -the hot water at the first and last washbowls in the boys 1st floor toilet room. Also, the hot water knob at the hand washing sink in the food prep area leaks when turned on. Instructed to fix and maintain all plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 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 timed faucets not functioning properly on left sink in first floor girls washroom, left and middle sinks in second floor boys washroom. Instructed manager to repair. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
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: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of north entrance doors near reach-in freezers, 1/4" gap under left exit door near kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at exterior door leading to playground. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food (sandwiches, milk) prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in teacher lounge, staff and girls washrooms. Instructed manager 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: Observed missing and damaged baseboards in teacher lounge. Instructed manage to replace, repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot water faucet at hand washing sink in gym washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot water faucet at hand washing sink in gym washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed stall doors missing and damaged in first and second floor girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
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: Observed several openings in walls and around pipe fittings and damaged floor tiles and baseboards in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in girls and boys first and second floor washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 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 no hot running water and hot water faucets not operable at both hand washing sinks in boys second floor washroom. Insturcted manager to repair faucets and provide at least 100f water at both hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot water faucet at hand washing sink in gym washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed stall doors missing and damaged in first and second floor girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
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: Observed several openings in walls and around pipe fittings and damaged floor tiles and baseboards in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in girls and boys first and second floor washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person didnt demonstrate knowlede by not having a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employee. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge dont have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers training for employee. Instructed to provide the food handlers training for employee.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15-20 mice droppings on floor under the shelving, behind cardboard boxes on floor, behind cold holding cooler, and under the 3-compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Observed last inspection summary report not displayed and visible to all customers. Instructed to post summary report in plain view. Serious violation. 7-42-010 (b)
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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 accumulated dirt on floor between coolers and cooking equipment and under the shelving in food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain all affected areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes stored on floor under the shelving in food prep area, and cleaning materials stored on floor under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove or elevate 6-inch off the floor to prevent pest breeding/harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: : 2-compartment sink in prep area not operable, placed out of service due to lead detection. Instructed manager to install a 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. If 3-compartment sink cannot be installed, instructed manager to obtain approval from chicago department of health for use of 2-compartment sink for sanitizing food equipment and utensils. If approval granted, instructed manager to post proper procedure for sanitizing food equipment and utensils in 2-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030
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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 floor in poor repair in second floor boys washroom. Floor caving in and separating near urinals, washbowls, and middle area of washroom. Instructed manager to seal all cracks, crevices, and repair floor in boys second floor washroom. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable. Replace missing/damaged floor tiles and seal all cracks and crevices in floor in girls first floor washroom.
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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 on walls in second floor teacher lounge washroom and ceiling in girls first floor washroom.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed manager washing food equipment and utensils(scoops, spatulas, bowls, trays, cutting boards, etc in exposed sink. Instructed manager to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Washing of food equipment and utensils in exposed sink is prohibited. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean and maintained. Dumpster overlflowing with trash and containers not covered. Instructed manager to clean outside garbage area. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink in prep area not operable, placed out of service due to lead detection. Instructed manager to install a 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. If 3-compartment sink cannot be installed, instructed manager to obtain approval from chicago department of health for use of 2-compartment sink for sanitizing food equipment and utensils. If approval granted, instructed manager to post proper procedure for sanitizing food equipment and utensils in 2-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030
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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 floor in poor repair in second floor boys washroom. Floor caving in and separating near urinals, washbowls, and middle area of washroom. Instructed manager to seal all cracks, crevices, and repair floor in boys second floor washroom. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable. Replace missing/damaged floor tiles and seal all cracks and crevices in floor in girls first floor washroom.
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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 on walls in second floor teacher lounge washroom and ceiling in girls first floor washroom.
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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: Noted peeling paint and cracking plaster in the prep area and in the boy's washroom. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also missing end cap on the light shields in the prep area. Must replace/provide.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Found supplies on floors in boiler room.must elevate properly on sheliving,pallets.also clean debris from floors in janitor closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed gas stove in teachers lounge not vented.must install adequate ventilation or remove stove
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation #26 -no hot water in student washrooms in mobile unit.still exist from last inspection report dated 10-17-2014,report #1497909. Must provide hot and cold running water or temperared water at hand sinks.critical violation issued 7-42-090
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: See violation #14
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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: Found supplies on floors in boiler room.must elevate properly on sheliving,pallets.also clean debris from floors in janitor closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed gas stove in teachers lounge not vented.must install adequate ventilation or remove stove
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot water in student washrooms in mobile unit.must provide hot and cold water or temperared water at hand sinks in boys and girls washrooms.serious violation issued -7-38-030
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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: Found supplies on floors in boiler room.must elevate properly on sheliving,pallets.also clean debris from floors in janitor closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed gas stove in teachers lounge not vented.must install adequate ventilation or remove stove
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Mop sinks not clean of debris,etc,or maintained in janitor closets.must clean/maintain
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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: Clean floor in washroom outside of multi-purpose room. 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: Door in modular building needs weather strip at bottom. Provide same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Clean interior of microwave in teacher's lounge and storage shelves in boiler room where needed.
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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 cracks in baseboards in hallway area by kitchen mgr's washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair broken urinal in boy's washroom in modular building.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unnecessary items (eliminate all cluttered areas) throughout boiler room, and elevate all articles 6 inches off floor throughout.
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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: Remove chipping paint from walls in mop sink closet. Clean light shield(s) in girl's washroom and dusty ceiling vent in boy's washroom(both in module building)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 2 compartment sink in kitchen, and cold water faucet in boy's washroom(1st floor).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Clean dusty ceiling and wall vents in washrooms. Chipping paint noticed in washroom by dining/gym-repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to have a shatter resistent bulb in reach-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter in boiler room.
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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: Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN THE GIRLS IST FLOOR TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT AND SOME STAIR WAYS. INSTD. TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOYS TOILET ROOMS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR URINALS NOT CLEAN THICK WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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