Northwest Institute for Contemporary Learning,inc

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked noodles inside a strainer stored near the handwashing sink in the prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to refrain from storikng food items near handwashing sink to prevent potential contamination.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper sanitizer test strip kit on-site to test concentration of sanitizer in the three compartment sink. When the test strips were used to test sanitizer did not work. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Inspector chemical quat test strips worked when checking the strength of sanitizer at the time of the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths between usage. Instructed to store properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mop in the janitor closet. Instructed to store properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed warped/loose fitting ceiling tiles in classrooms 1 & 2. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulbs with no covering/shielding in the kitchen, dry storage and janitor closet areas. Instructed to provide covering/shielding.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed yogurts thawing in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flour out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--instructed to detail clean interior cabinets/shelves in the arts/supply storage room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--instructed to detail clean and organize arts/supply storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate arts/supply baskets/equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.(no milk crates to be used for elevation).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable openings along the walls and in all corners where noted to owner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx:40 rodent(mice)droppings on floors along the walls and in corners in the following areas inside the rear arts/supply storage room and in rear (2) unused classrooms.instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings and sanitize affected areas;additional pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior cabinets/shelves in the arts/supply storage room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize arts/supply storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate arts/supply baskets/equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.(no milk crates to be used for elevation).

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield for light fixture in the kitchen prep area.instructed to provide and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator in prep area maintaining improper air temperature of 47.6f. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient air temperature of 41f or below. Cooler tagged for re-inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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 in the kitchen left corner. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the ulitiy sink back flow preventer device. Instructed to be able to locate and make the back flow preventer device visible.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in level one classroom hot nozzle to be broken furthest to the wall. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in the level one room and near the front desk. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tile. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles leading to the laundry room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the storage room located in level 3 classroom. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, cubbies interior of storage containers, and dirt buildup. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing lightshield in the employee toliet room in level three classroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door to the building not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door. Instructed to seal gap to prevent entry point for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the cabinets where the pots and pans are stored very dirty. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lids for trash cans in unisex bathroom. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in between equipment and cabinets to remove debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no protective light shields in dry food storage area. Also observed damaged light shield in unisex bathroom.instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked ceiling title in kids restroom, next to level 1 classroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet handle, on far left corner, in kids restroom next to level 1 classroom, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet in rear janitor closet. Instructed manager to install. Maintain it all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install the toilet tank top for one toilet bowl in the childrens washroom