Pablo Casals Elementary was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sinks in the 1st floor girls' washroom; water temperature ranging from (78.2 f - 79.5 f) at this time. Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c). (engineer was made aware at this time).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Observed stained cutting boards in the prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb in the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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 handwashing sink at improper temperature; no hot water at 47.6f and 41.3f in the girls 1st floor washroom. Instructed to maintain the minimum hot water temperature to least 100.0f; repair/adjust and maintain. Facility engineer is looking into the issue. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
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 improper storage of mop in a bucket of water in the kitchen area near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store mop properly between usage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed yellow wet floor sign in the toilet on the 3rd floor boys washroom. Instructed to repair toilet. Building engineer removed the sign. Cos. The toilet is operable and flushable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the food preparation area above the stove in need cleaning. Instructed manager vent must be cleaned and maintained.
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.
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 vents in the main prep line in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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: Found the 2nd and 3rd floor girls washrooms handwashing sinks cold water push buttons with less than 15 seconds of running water time when pushed. Instructed to recalibrate washroom handwashing sink cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Found cardboard being used to line the bottom interior of a milk cooler. Instructed management to remove so that surface is smooth, non-aborbent, and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Found milk crates being used as shelving inside the walk-in cooler. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.
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: Noted a leak coming from underneath the handwashing sink located in the 3rd floor boys washroom. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · 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: 3rd floor boys and girls washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold water push buttons with less than 15 seconds running water time when pushed. Instructed must recalibrate washroom handwash bowls hot and cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 hand washing signs at all staff restrooms on premise and pre-k 121 classroom. Instructed to provided hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler and freezer in the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all staff women restroom on premise and the unisex kitchen staff restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in all staff women and unisex restrooms on premise.
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 excess clutter (totes) and unnecessary articles stored inside pre-k (restroom) classrom #121. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Ventilation in the pre-k class rooms are not working properly. Must repair clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Observed mopsink and mopsink closets dirty.instructed management to clean and maintain mopsink and mopsink closets.
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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 ceiling panels dirty over walk-in cooler.instructed management to clean panels.
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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 and handles at second floor boys restroom.instructed management to secure facet and handles.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE KIDS(GIRLS & BOYS)WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR ONLY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up around 2 door reach in freezer. Must defrost and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted lights brunt out inside the walk in cooler. Must replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Observed the dish machine in poor repair (not working) machine tagged, instructed to repair/or remove.
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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 ceiling light shields in kitchen in front of double oven and infront 3 compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen hand sink handle leaking, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer door thermometers not working properly, instructed to repair/replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter(floor mats) stored behind hot holding units. Must properly store floor mats.
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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: Noted missing light bulb inside the walk in freezer. Must provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at exposed hand sink next to the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Must repair or replace missing locks on girl's stall toilet room doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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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: Must clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Must clean floor along wall bases in walk in cooler & paint rusty floor in same. Must clean the floors in the food store room, dry storage room and the boiler room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the hood in the prep area. Dripping faucet at the exposed hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink. Must repair or replace it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k closet, library closet,1st fl. Janitor's closet and book room 113. Found clutter- unused broken one door reachin freezer in kitchen and unused warmer by the serving line. Must repair or remove them so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON GIRL'S STALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD GRILL
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & PAINT RUSTY FLOOR IN 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K 124.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PRE-K 124 REFRIGERATOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K CLOSET,LIBRARY CLOSET,1ST FL. JANITOR'S CLOSET
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 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 evidence of more than 50 mouse dropping scattered on shelving units & floor in pre-k 124,staff lounge,1st & 3rd fl. Janitors closet,library.also more than 30 live ants on floor in 1st fl. Janitors closet.also parking lot & basement doors not rodent proofed.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/21/12.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of 3 outside garbage dumpster lids are broken,damaged & lids pushed in dumpsters making lids not tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.must repair or replace lids.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing locks on girl's stall toilet room doors.
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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 walk in cooler shelving units & fan guard grill.
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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: Must clean floor along wall bases in walk in cooler & paint rusty floor in 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: Must repair or replace damaged & missing wall bases in prep area,stained ceiling tiles in pre-k 124.must scrape & paint peeling paint on wall under dish machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 1- comp sink in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in pre-k 124 refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in pre-k closet,library closet,1st fl. Janitor's closet.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SECURE ALL LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT, i.e.IN LINCH ROOM AREA. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON 3 FLOOR GITLS 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: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DOOR IN GIRLS WASHROOM ROOM TOILET STALL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOTED SEVERAL LEAKS i.e. ON PIPES ON TOP OF HIGH TEMP MACHINE, IN JANITORS CLOSET AND IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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