Prescott Elementary was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust on the south wall in the kitchen behind the oven and coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.-----noted peeling paint above the two door reach-in cooler and stored food containers in the dry food storage room. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 4-7-2025, report #2615221. #51--5-205.15 - observed cold water handle of hand sink available for use in cafeteria area directly outside of kitchen to be missing. Water can still be turned on, but handle is missing entirely. Instructed to service and maintain sink handle in good repair. 7-42-090. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 - observed cold water handle of hand sink available for use in cafeteria area directly outside of kitchen to be missing. Water can still be turned on, but handle is missing entirely. Instructed to service and maintain sink handle in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle of hand sink available for use in cafeteria area directly outside of kitchen to be missing. Water can still be turned on, but handle is missing entirely. Instructed to service and maintain sink handle in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 the metered faucet handles of one (1) of two (2) sinks in the girls bathroom on 3rd floor to shut off within less than 5 seconds when the hot and cold water metered handles are turned on. Instructed to service and ensure all metered faucets provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need for reactivating.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN ROOM 005W. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HAND SINK WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF WALL AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking left side faucet on in 3 comp sink at time of inspection. Water leaks when water is turned on. Observed cold water handle of hand sink available for use in cafeteria area directly outside of kitchen to be missing. Water can still be turned on, but handle is missing entirely. Instructed to service and maintain both sinks in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 posted near hand washing sinks in boys and girls washrooms in the first floor. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintan.
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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-- leak at the hot water handle on the three compartment sink. Must repair.
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: Newly installed plastic board on the walls at the three compartment sink must be sealed on the sides. Noted open cracks/crevices. Must seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at the hot water handle on the three compartment sink. Must repair.
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: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden wall mount for the kitchen/dish handwashing sinks soap dispenser must be painted/sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 1-31-22 report #2547137 not corrected. #55- 6-201.11-- broken and peeling paint on walls above three-compartment sink, also under the handwashing sink south-west walls.repair issue. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: Cover is needed at receptacles inside the staff washroom,across from girls washroom first floor
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: Broken and peeling paint on walls above three-compartment sink, also under the handwashing sink south-west walls.repair issue. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall and ceiling above refrigeration units with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain wall and ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK AT TEMP OF 77.7F TO 80.3F. MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) AT 9:11am ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO ADJUST MIXING VALVE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND OBTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE OF 103.5F
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued .
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink at front hot/cold line area, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to install additional hand sink at front hot/cold line area. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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 signage in the following areas: - all staff restrooms on site (1st, 2nd and 3rd floor) instructed manager to provide hand washing signage in said.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 sink at front hot/cold line area, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to install additional hand sink at front hot/cold line area. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 2 door freezer unit in kitchen prep area at 70.3f. At time of inspection no tcs foods were stored in said freezer unit. Instructed manager to service unit and not to store tcs foods in said unit. Ensure units holds at 0f once unit is serviced. No citations issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light fixture in rear dry storage room, adjacent to cafeteria. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behing cooking equipment on kitchen food prep area. Must 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: Observed 3rd floor ceiling hallway peeling paint. Must remove peeling paint and restore ceiling surfaces to smooth easily cleanable surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at the rigth hand washing sink leaking on 2nd floor boys toilet room. Must repair and maintain. Observed leaking pipe underneath right hand washing sink on 3rd floor girls washroom. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed rust covering the grease trap under the 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair so the surface is smooth and easily cleanable to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior contact surface in the 2-door reach-in freezer in the storage room not clean, unknown substance present. Instructed to detail clean 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 floors in janitor's closets on florrs 1st-3rd not clean, dust and debris present. Instructed to detail 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: Observed peeling ceiling paint in the 2nd floor boys toilet room. Also, walls are not clean, dried toilet paper stuck on the walls. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the prep area and in the lunchroom, with unknown debris present. Instructed to detail clean 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 low hot water pressure in pre k room 101. Also, leaky faucet at sink in the teacher's lounge adjacent to the lunchroom. Instructed 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 clutter under the 3-comp sink, cardboard present. Instructed to elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city food managers certificate posted to view or available to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served (pasta,milk,chicken tenders)etc. Must provide and post.(no citation issued)
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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 broken door handle on 2- door reach in cooler in kitchen.
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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 scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and ceilings in kitchen,lunchroom,refrigerator storage area,pre-k room 101 toiletroom.must repair or replace crack in ceiling in pre-k room 101 and hole in wall in lunchroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet to stay on at left hand sink in 1st fl. (g).must repair or replace leaky toilet in 1st fl. (g) 2nd stall &2nd fl. (b) leaky pipe at 2nd hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in kitchen under 3- compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor of food storage room with milk coolers and refrigerators unclean. Observed floor drain clogged with dirt and debris. Floor must be cleaned and maintained. Floor drain must be cleaned and maintained.
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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 3rd floor ceiling in boys washroom with peeling paint. Remove peeling paint and restore ceiling surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd floor boys room with 1 out of 2 handwashing sinks with no hot and cold running water. Restore hot and cold running water 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 low water pressure at 4th floor girls washroom at 1 out of 2 handwashing sinks. Restore water pressure to handwashing sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed hand sink, prep sink and 3 compartmene sink in kitchen. Must restore and maintain hot and cold water pressure to exposed hand sink, prep sink and 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 the walls inside the storage area for the 3 chest freezer close to the door. Instructed to scrape peeling paint and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet connector arm of the 3 compartment sink and one compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak. Slow draining of the washbowl sink of the boy's washroom close to the storage area. Must repair to have a well draining sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Broken internal thermometers inside tall reach-in freezer and dairy cooler in rear dry storage room. Must replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HAND WASHING FACILITY IN BOYS WASHROOM AT LUNCHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR.
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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. NO GARBAGE CONTAINER FOR PAPER TOWEL WASTE AT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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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. FLOOR UNDER FOOD SERVICE LINE TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. MUST 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. WALL AT FOOD SERVICE LINE TABLE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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.SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE IN GIRLS WASHROOM AT 3RD FLOOR
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