Palmer Elementary School was last inspected on January 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 unused milk cooler on front service line and unused 2 door freezer in rear unable to function. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid on covered trash receptacle located in unisex employee toilet room next to mop closet. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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 rear hand washing sink with no water in annex building boy's toilet room. Instructed manager to restore water.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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: Observed no covered trash receptacle in employee unisex toilet room, located in rear prep area. Instructed to provide covered trash receptacle 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 vent cover with dust accumulation in unisex toilet room, located in rear prep area. Instructed to remove dust and maintain.
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 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 inadequate hot water temperature (78.9f) of handsinks in the annex (old building). Instructed to fix. Instructed manager, must supply and maintain hot water temperature of 100 f to 120 f at handsinks. Cafeteria/food preparation located in the new building with adequate hot water temperature (120f) priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must install the mop rack so that the mops can air dry on the wall of the janitor closet adjacent to the rear prep area.
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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found small water leaks at base of faucet of 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and to 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: Found damaged section of wall around the window at south end stair well leading to second floor.instructed to repair/maintain such that it is smooth,easily cleanable surface engineer is aware.
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
2 general Show violations
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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: Instructed to replace the green cutting board with deep seams and stain in prep area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not properly maintained. Waste water (with food particles) backing up from second compartment into first compartment when water is released from third compartment of the 3 compartment sink, then slowly draining. Instructed to fix. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from inspection report#1983072 dated:02/14/2017 not corrected. 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 05/14/2017 Instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 1/26/2018. Serious Violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The green cutting board has deep,dark grooves.Instructed to replace 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: Observed a large opening on corner floor (west wall) in classroom #146(modular building).Instructed to seal opening and maintain.Engineer is aware.
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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: Instructed to repair water stained ceiling at south/west corner inside the girls toilet room (Annex building) and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Obdserved a loose base/faucet of the hand sink inside the girls toilet room at south-end(Annex Building).Instructed to repair plumbing fixture and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Instructed to repaint or replace metal racks with rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.
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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: Found bottom door #02 not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening and bottom of door #09 with broken strip. Instructed to repair/rodent proofed bottom of the said doors. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found hand sinks inside boys and girls washroom not maintained in 1st and 2nd floor main building. No hot or tempered water for hand washing (noted food prep area exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink has hot and cold running water). Instructed to repair. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside walk-in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (hot) faucet handle at left handsink inside girls washroom first floor annex building.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Observed the hot water not functioning at one of the three washbowl sinks in the annex. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a small leak under the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed an unused milk cooler in the lunchroom. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining and improperly draining- when releasing one filled compartment to drain, that water then flows up into the empty compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly without flowing into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the light in the walk in freezer not working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water not functioning at one of the three washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a small leak under the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed an unused milk cooler in the lunchroom. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Broken hot water handle at wash bowl inside the second floor boys washroom(washbowl by the urinals)not able to dispense hot water,other sink inside said 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: Holes on walls under the black toilet paper dispensers and peeling paint on wall and ceiling inside staff washroom, instructed to seal holes, remove peeling paint,repaint surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material we observed wall panels broken and paint are tapped with tape, at annex building, instructed to remove peeling paint and tape,provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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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: Staff washroom inside the staff dining room, door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device at said door
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Drinking fountain at first floor of main building not maintained,not enough water flow,observed children putting their mouth on top the faucet to drink water,something at drink fountains at annex building and module,and some of them are broken,unable to provided water.instructed to repair broken fountains and provide additional water flow in all drinking fountain in all three buildings. Wash bowl at washrooms at annex building not maintaining water flow long enough to wash hands.metered faucet shall be designed to provide a flow of water for a least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.steam-mixing valves are prohibited.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided at south-west boys washroom at module building.instructed to provide.soap provided upon my request critical violation:7-38-030
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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: Outer opening not maintained.east side doors at main building with 1/2" to 1" gap at bottom of the doors.also door at module building with 1/2" of gap we observed one mouse drop on table by the microwave in staff dining room,instructed to clean and sanitize area.instructed to rodent /insect proof doors serious violation: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: Outside garbage area not maintained.observed empty pop cans,pop plastic bottles,empty cartons of milk and a white bag half opened with trash inside and debris on cement ground around the garbage containers.lids of garbage containers not closed. Instructed to clean ground.keep lids closed at all times and maintain area. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 4-2-14,report# 1424209. #32- 3-compartment sink loose from wall. Instructed manager to reattach sink to wall. #36- light bulbs not working inside mop sink rooms at 2nd floor. Must provide working lights for said rooms. Today still observed the same violations. Serious violation: 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed three layer metal shelf with not smooth cleanable surface,rusty shelf was covered with rubber mats with grooves on them,by the two door reach-in cooler.instructed to remove replace with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken hot water handle at wash bowl inside the second floor boys washroom(washbowl by the urinals)not able to dispense hot water,other sink inside said washroom.instructed to repair washbowls at boys washroom are almost detached from walls,instructed to repair at module building.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on pipe under three compartment sink.instructed to clean and maintain.
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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: Holes on walls under the black toilet paper dispensers and peeling paint on wall and ceiling inside staff washroom, instructed to seal holes, remove peeling paint,repaint surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material we observed wall panels broken and paint are tapped with tape, at annex building, instructed to remove peeling paint and tape,provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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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: Staff washroom inside the staff dining room, door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device at said door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink in the kitchen.instructed to repair. Drinking fountain at first floor of main building not maintained,not enough water flow,observed children putting their mouth on top the faucet to drink water,something at drink fountains at annex building and module,and some of them are broken,unable to provided water.instructed to repair broken fountains and provide additional water flow in all drinking fountain in all three buildings. Wash bowl at washrooms at annex building not maintaining water flow long enough to wash hands.metered faucet shall be designed to provide a flow of water for a least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.steam-mixing valves are prohibited.
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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: 3-compartment sink loose from wall. Instructed manager to reattach sink to wall.
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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 dirt/debris on floor at boys washroom at 2nd floor northeast side. Instructed manager to clean floor and maitain.
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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 dirt build up on walls in boys washroom at 2nd floor northeast side. Instructed manager to clean walls throughout said washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not working inside mop sink rooms at 2nd floor. Must provide working lights for said rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Some washroom handwash bowls with water push buttons not allowing constant water flow of 15 seconds. Must repair all said handwash bowl push buttons, must have constant water for for a minimal of 15 seconds.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surface of microwave oven with spillage and dried food debris accumulation to prevent pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and maintain the following plumbing issues: loose cold faucet handle at handsink (right sink) inside girls toilet room (first floor north side), stripped hot faucet handle (right side) inside girls toilet room (first floor south), low hot water pressure at handsink inside teacher's toilet room (first and second floor), leaky hot faucet handle at handsink (right side) inside girls toilet room (annex),
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Storage shelving above 3 compartment sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler walls, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Bathroom floors in annex building, and module building not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in boiler room storage areas need cleaning(main building).
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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: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area, and lunchroom areas shall be repaired/sealed.Missing cove moulding in module building shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced/repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in prep area need cleaning.
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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: Floors bunder heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables need cleaning.
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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: Peeling paint on walls outside classroms#208 shall be repair/sealed, damaged ceiling tiles in annex building, shall be replaced/repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Broken damaged light shield in 2nd floor(main building), 1st floor(annex building)shall be replaced. Light shields in classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways in main building. annex building, module building need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents ventilation in bathrooms,in module building not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, ONE OF THE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MODULE BLDG AND WOMENS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BLDG 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM SOUTH OF THE 2ND FLOOR, ALSO IN THE ANNEX BLDG INSIDE BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ON THE FOLLOWING AREA: 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE STAIR, 2ND FLOOR STAIRWAY SOUTH EAST, WALLS INSIDE THE MOP SINK 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR . MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. .
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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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TEACHERS WASHROOM INSIDE THE TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM. (No SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR).
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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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ONE OF THE HAND DRYER IN IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OUTSIDE ROOM 213 BY THE NORTHWEST STAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. ROOM IN FRONT OF THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DAMAGED WALLS,CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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