Kershaw Elementary was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign in male staff restroom on first floor. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing sign and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler in food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear and maintain wearing when in the food prep areas.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Can opener with rust on it. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mop stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Vents in the kitchen staff's toilet room with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Chipped paint around the vent in the storage/manager's office area. Instructed to scrape and paint surface to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling above the milk reach in cooler in the dining area with peeling paint. Instructed to scrape and paint that area and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drains and the floors in the rear storage area and under heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no proof that she met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to provide and maintain proof.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units in pre-k room 100 with slight debris and dust. Instructed to clean all shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed the rear exit door near the food prep area with clutter and trash bags in this area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and maintain said area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the walls in the boys toilet room on the second floor. Insturcted to seal all openings and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation system above the cooking equipment in the food prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair said ventilation system and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room located in the rear. 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: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated debris under the 3 compartment sink and around the grease trap. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager they must provide lids for garbage cans in the teacher/employee wash rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on the outside dumpsters in poor repair (broken/bent). Must replace and maintain to prevent possible food source for pest. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issue.
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: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris in the office.
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 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of appx. 5lbs. Cooked hard boiled eggs ranging from 54.9f-55.0f inside of 2- door reach in cooler.manager discarded product during inspection.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 5lbs. $3.30.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(no citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings on floor under prep table counter ,hot & cold holding units,along wall base next to food storage cabinet & rolling cart.office area-along wall bases behind desk & storage shelves,locker and safe. Pre-k room 102-on floor next to cabinet & pre- k room 100- behind garbage can.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/9/20.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)-no citation issued)
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: Must repair or replace cold water faucet handle in staff lounge (1st) toilet room.
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: Observed outside garbage dumpster lids broken and middle one pushed inside of dumpster. Also debris and discarded furniture on ground in corral.must repair or replace lids on dumpster to be tight fitting and remove debris and articles from ground and maintain area.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(no citation issued)
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: Must repair or replace hole in wall in lunch room outside of office space.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate or remove articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 102.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools being stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to properly store at least 6 inch off the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 loose/damaged baseboard coving in the corner of the dry storage room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed damaged floor tiles around grease trap under 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain 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: Observed hole in the ceiling in rear hallway behind kitchen, across from refrigerator. Observed damaged or missing ceiling tiles in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. Must repair all opening in ceilings to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at the 2nd sink from the left, in the boys 2nd floor restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet leaky in pre- k washroom. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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/sanitize floors in utility closets of debris and litter.
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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: Replace missing/damaged ceiling tiles in 1st and 2nd floor utility closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in both utility closets, organize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must clean the interior of the milk cooler to remove spills.
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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: Noted the floor tiles next to the oven in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Detail clean floors in fan room/store room on 2nd floor, book store room 2nd floor,food store room and in dining room and throughout where needed along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind heavy equipment. Replace the missing floor tiles in the food prep area.
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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 hole in wall above mop sink in electrical room(2nd floor), seal crack in corner of washroom wall in kitchen area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in utility/mop sink closets. Must clean the walls in the food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Book/ supply room220 and fan room 2nd floor has clutter all over. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Detail clean floors in electrical room on 2nd floor, in mg r's office/storage room, in dining room and throughout where needed along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind heavy equipment.
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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 hole in wall above mop sink in electrical room(2nd floor), seal crack in corner of washroom wall in kitchen area. Seal opening (re-grout)above toilet in handicap stall where automatic flushing panel is located in first floor girl's washroom. Replace stained ceiling tiles in janitor's closets. Clean ceiling tiles and light shield in kitchen's washroom.
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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 electrical room(2nd floor), all areas must be accessible for cleaning, servicing and inspecting.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Multi-use equipment improperly stored on floor. Instd to store properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior of dry storage cabinet in prep area needs detailed cleaning.
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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: Found countertop not wiped down at rear of premises.
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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 floors not swept at boiler areas.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: . All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR,BEANS ECT. CONTAINERS.
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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.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA KITCHEN HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BOOK AND SUPPLY ROOM HAS CLUTTER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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