De La Salle Institute was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
February 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the wheels and bottom area of the fryers to remove grease. Some light dust observed on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean covers to remove dust.
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: Instructed to clean the floor under the fryers to remove grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dishwashing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer 0 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing. Unit was tagged and instructed to utilize three compartment sink for warewashing. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of mini cooler at 54.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. Tcs foods were placed in cooler the day of the inspection, so were meeting compliance. A tag was placed on the unit. Once repaired email to cdph for tag removal. Must have refrigerator reach and maintain a cold holding temperature at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed three squirt bottles in the rear food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed at the bottom of door 8 with openings. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door 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: Observed the cold-water knob on the handwashing sink in the prep area leaking. Instructed to repair 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: Observed th floors behind the cooking equipment with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the mini coolers on the front self service line and inside of the hot holding units in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the front entry door and the two double doors in the cafeteria not rodent proof at the bottom of the mentioned doors on the sides and in the middle of the mentioned doors. Instructed to rodent proof all mentioned doors to eliminate potential entry points for pest and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the pipes and the lower compartment of the deep-frying units with grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean 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: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the deep-frying units with grease build up and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2591007 dated on 03/14/2024 not corrected. #16-still observed black mold like substance build up on the interior panel of the ice machine above the ice. Must remove build up, clean and sanitize. Priority 7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the mini coolers on the front self service line and inside of the hot holding units in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the front entry door and the two double doors in the cafeteria not rodent proof at the bottom of the mentioned doors on the sides and in the middle of the mentioned doors. Instructed to rodent proof all mentioned doors to eliminate potential entry points for pest and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the pipes and the lower compartment of the deep-frying units with grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean 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: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the deep-frying units with grease build up and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance throughout interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of mini refrigerators at 47.0f and 55.0f on the front self service line. The manager adjusted the temperature and the unit met compliance with the cold holding temperature requirement. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the mini coolers on the front self service line and inside of the hot holding units in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 pest activity. Approximately 40 mice droppings were observed throughout the rear food prep area. The following areas were oberved with mice droppings on the floors and non-food contact surfaces: behind the ice machine, on top of the grease trap near the ice machine, behind the double decker oven, in the lower compartment of the deep-frying unit closest to the wall, and behind the deep-frying units. Instructed to remove evidence of pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front entry door and the two double doors in the cafeteria not rodent proof at the bottom of the mentioned doors on the sides and in the middle of the mentioned doors. Instructed to rodent proof all mentioned doors to eliminate potential entry points for pest and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pipes and the lower compartment of the deep-frying units with grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean 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: Observed the floors under the deep-frying units with grease build up and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 the hand sink faucets in the mens faculty washroom on the first floor do not stay on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to adjust all faucets and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some grease at the bottom of the fryers; instructed to clean 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: Instructed to clean the floor under fryers in kithen to remove grease. Instructed to clean the floor under the dishmachine. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the girls washroom on the first floor by the lunchroom to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents over the fryers in the kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food items must have labels and dates on them for sale. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Sufficient lighting needed in walk in cooler. Must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found ice machine with rust build up at the interior of machine. Instructed to discontinue use of machine until replaced priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food items must have labels and dates on them for sale. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cleaning under service line where pop in the box is stored in need of cleaning to remove pop syrup spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Leak at p-trap, and leak at sanitizer solution station. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Sufficient lighting needed in walk in cooler. Must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not properly labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following exit doors not rodent proofed with 1/4" gap at bottom and between doors, right door near facility maintenance office, door d near sports entrance, door #8 in gym, exit door at front entrance. 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
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: Observed accumulated debris inside floor drain in dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: clean interior bottoms of fryers to remove grease and build up, clean exterior surfaces of fryers, stove and other cooking equipment and can opener blade at prep table.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe underneath the 3 comp sink; repair leak at pipe. Clean interior of dishmachine to remove lime build up.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under cooking equipment, inside of walk-in cooler under storage shelves, behind and under sinks, large ice machine and dishmachine. Clean floor drain by dishmachine. Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment, by ice machine and dishmachine.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: To have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No 2-201.11 no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation 2-501.11 no clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Several doors throughout school in need of rodent proofing. All outer openings must be tightly sealed. Correct 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: 4-101.11(d) rubber gaskets on hot holding units in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) all fryers, cooking equipment, hot holding units, and soda dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 compartment and 2 compartment sink in need of repair at p-trap. Must correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors and walls behind cooking equipment and around 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must detail clean 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: 4-202.18 hood ventilation filters and around filters in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Remove ice build-up at the bottom of walk-in freezer in kitchen area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean sanitize the following: shelves of walk-in cooler of encrusted food particles, exterior and interior bottom of deep fryers. Remove food debris in filter at dish machine, and clean interior of lime build-up.
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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 floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer of food debris and food spills/stains. Clean floor drains.
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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 grease build-up against wall next to deep fryer in kitchen area and remove mold like susstance from wall by dish machine.
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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: Clean floor under and along wallbase at dishmachine of debris. Also clean floor under shelving in walk-in cooler, and under shelves of dry food storage area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must clean floors under around and behind fryers in kitchen. Clean floors inside of walk-in cooler under and around shelves inside of the cooler.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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: Found a 0 ppm reading of chlorine at the low temp dishmachine. Employee and i discovered that the tube connected to the machine and inside of the sanitizing agent bottle was cut. Manager called ecolab to repair/replace tube. Instructed to manually wash rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils at the three comp sink. Machine tagged held for inspection at this time; instructed to fax a letter to 312 746-4240 to have tag removed and resume using machine. Critical violation 738-030 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must clean slicer blade and maintain at prep table. Clean blade of can opener at prep table.
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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 milk and juice cooler in front of serving line to remove sticky residue.
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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 under around and behind fryers in kitchen. Clean floors inside of walk-in cooler under and around shelves inside of the cooler. Clean floor drains under dishmachine and sinks to remove build up inside of drains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all refrigeration units without them.
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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: Inadequate sneeze guard at self-service hot dog and pizza station, instructed to extend panel to prevent any students contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found encrusted food debris behind blade, instructed to celan and maintain.
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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: Floor not clean under deep fryers, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting inside walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additonal lights.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in dairy cooler, insftructed to install.
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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: Clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed in kitchen.
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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 floors in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer under shelves.
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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 recaulk around the first wash bowl (closest to the door) in the boys toilet room by the main office.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine (remove rust) and the can opener.
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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 detail clean and maintain floors under the dish/ice machine and all other 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: Must clean walls around dish machine-remove dark spots.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase the hot water pressure at all washbowls in the boys toilet room by the main office.
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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: Found floors not swept at food storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on shelving units by dishwashing areas.(clothes, etc.)
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