Ernst Prussing Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 28, 2026 Fail

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacles not covered with multiple units stuffed past capacity and with lids open and unable to close due to being obstructed by other obstacles. Instructed manager to ensure all receptacles are kept covered with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

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   No violations

3. Feb 1, 2024 Pass

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain underneath three compartment sink in the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 22, 2023 Pass

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   No violations

5. Mar 20, 2023 Fail

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   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water in girl's toilet room of modular unit (west). Hot water measured at 86 f. Instructed manager to ensure all sinks provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6. Apr 1, 2022 Pass

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   No violations

7. Mar 26, 2021 Pass

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   No violations

8. Jan 3, 2020 Pass

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   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employees washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed scattered sites of cracked peeling debris on walls in 1st floor boys wash room and section of ceiling damaged in 1st floor girls wash room(in main school building).instructed to repair and maintain to smooth and easily cleanable surfaces,engineer is made aware.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 3, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Feb 20, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed scattered sites of peeling paint on walls in 1st flr boys toilet room.Instructed to remove peeling paints from said walls and make to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and maintain. Remove dusts accumulations from ceiling fan blades in students lunch room and maintain.

11. Jan 23, 2018 Fail

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    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from inspection report#1995662 dated: 03/16/2017 not corrected. #38- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: 2ND FLOOR SOUTH GIRLS WASHROOM LEFT HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINING 15 SECONDS TIMED METERED FAUCET, 1ST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM 2 HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINING 15 SECONDS TIMED METERED FAUCET (REQUIREMENT THAT METERED FAUCET STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED).-------NO (HOT) RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT HAND SINK IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. LEFT HANDSINK WORKING FINE. 06/16/2017 Instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 1/30/2018. Serious Violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The Vegetable green cutting board has deep,dark grooves.Instructed to replace and maintain. instructed to replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and sanitize students water fountains throughout the 1st,2nd flr of building and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed scattered sites of peeling paint on walls in 1st flr boys toilet room.Instructed to remove peeling paints from said walls and make to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and maintain. Remove dusts accumulations from ceiling fan blades in students lunch room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaks at drain pipes at handsinks inside the 1st flr girls toilet room.Instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.(Engineer is made aware of plumbing issues at this time).

12. Mar 16, 2017 Pass

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    2 general Show violations

    • 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 surfaces of microwave oven with excessive dried food debris/spillage and interior surfaces of refrigerator inside teacher's (first floor) lounge to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair the following plumbing issues: 2nd floor south girls washroom left hand sink not maintaining 15 seconds timed metered faucet, 1st floor boy's washroom 2 hand sink not maintaining 15 seconds timed metered faucet (requirement that metered faucet stay active for at least 15 seconds before needing to be reactivated).-------no (hot) running water at right hand sink in girls 1st floor washroom. Left handsink working fine.

13. Jun 3, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2nd floor north boys' washroom without soap, the north girls' washroom without a sanitary hand drying device that worked, and the east pre-k bathroom without paper towels. Instructed facility to maintain soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed soap and paper towels in both bathrooms at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towels stuck to the walls and ceilings of the boys' washrooms on the 2nd floor (south) and on the first floor (north). Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

14. Dec 1, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: On 5-7-15 and 9-11-15 was not able to check all rooms in boiler room due to excess water,so today we(temporary engineer and my self) observed water seeping from wall throughout the boiler room and tunnel that goes at boiler room.instructed to seal wall to minimize water on floor

15. Sep 11, 2015 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from 5-7-15,report #1482702 previous minor violation not corrected from 3-21-14,report # 1402175 #34- observed boiler room floor with excess water. Instructed to remove water and keep floor dry. Today 9-11-15 observed the same violations,excess water on floor of the basement,unable to check one room due to water,water is rusty.a staff:engineer and housekeeping employee dining area are located at this area. Critical violation:7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed today outer opening not protected.found door #1-#2-receiving door,boiler room and pre k;and frame of the doors are rusty and with holes of 2 inches.instructed to repair.gap at bottom of the doors gaps of 1" to 2",also threshold of the front door is broken. Instructed to repair doors must be completely enclosed to frame. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager left the building in the middle of food preparation(sandwiches),no other certified food manager on premises.a certified food manager must be on premises.additional certified food manager ie required. Serious violation:7-38-012(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 4-30-15,report#1482702 #35-second floor boys washroom peeling paint o ceiling wall,also excess peeling paint on wall at second floor by the staircase.excess peeling paint in boiler room/staff dining area.observed peeling paint on floor,on top the cooking equipment(stove,microwave,toaster;also peeling paints on chairs and dining table.instructed to remove paint.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.cracked south wall behind the oven in the kitchen; peeling paint/broken wall behind the radiator in the kitchen under the window,east side of the kitchen. Instructed to repair said walls. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Due to conditions(water on floor and excess peeling paint ect) of the rooms were engineer and staff eats in the basement,need to remove dining area(stove,microwave,refrigerator,table,chair etc.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation up-graded to #29

16. May 7, 2015 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 3-21-14,report # 1402175 #34- observed boiler room floor with excess water. Instructed to remove water and keep floor dry. #38-observed boys and girls restrooms washbowl faucets push buttons water flow not at 15 seconds throughout. Instructed to maintain push buttons water flow at 15 seconds. #38- observed 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking in prep area and mop sink faucet leaking in boiler room. Instructed to repair leaks and maintain all plumbing. Today 4-30-15 observed the same violations,excess water on floor of the basement,unable to check one room due to water,water is rusty.a staff:engineer and housekeeping employee dining area are located at this area. Serious violation:7-42-090.no citation issued an extension was requested for this violation until june 18,2015,which was granted by the public health

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Second floor boys washroom peeling paint o ceiling wall,also excess peeling paint on wall at second floor by the staircase.excess peeling paint in boiler room/staff dining area.observed peeling paint on floor,on top the cooking equipmen(stove,microwave,toaster;also peeling paints on chairs and dining table.instructed to remove paint.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.cracked south wall behind the oven in the kitchen; peeling paint/broken wall behind the radiator in the kitchen under the window,east side of the kitchen. Instructed to repair said walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at washbowl by the stall, at first floor boy's washroom.no hot/cold running water provided at wash bowl by the south wall at girl's washroom,second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris,floor almost covered with candies/chips wrapping papers and other debris under the stage in basement area,instructed to clean and maintain to minimize rodent/ insect activities.

17. Apr 30, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • 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 paper towel and hand drying device broken at second floor boy's washroom.observed children drying hands on their uniforms.employee provided paper towel at said washroom. Critical violation:7-38-030 no citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.found unlocked display serving freezer unlocked with milk) inside,located by the gym,exit door #4,and close by to boys and girls washrooms.one key lock front side broken(no tumbler), the other back side no key is provided.tagged unit"do not use". Instructed to remove food(milk).need to be able to lock both side of the unit,or remove/relocate unit in prep area. Serious violation: 738-05(a).no citation issued

    • 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: We observed evidence of mice droppings in the kitchen: 4 droppings behind the radiator at north wall under the window;15 droppings under the three compartment sink by the exposed hand sink; 3 droppings at south-west corner under the three compartment sink,4 droppings behind the two door cooler. We observed approx 40 droppings at floor vent covers at auditorium which is located by the kitchen and doors are kept opened.a lot of debris and accumulated dust.instructed to remove droppings, clean,sanitize area mentioned. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 3-21-14,report # 1402175 #34- observed boiler room floor with excess water. Instructed to remove water and keep floor dry. #38-observed boys and girls restrooms washbowl faucets push buttons water flow not at 15 seconds throughout. Instructed to maintain push buttons water flow at 15 seconds. #38- observed 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking in prep area and mop sink faucet leaking in boiler room. Instructed to repair leaks and maintain all plumbing. Today 4-30-15 observed the same violations,excess water on floor of the basement,unable to check one room due to water,water is rusty.a staff:engineer and housekeeping employee dining area are located at this area. Serious violation:7-42-090.no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Second floor boys washroom peeling paint o ceiling wall,also excess peeling paint on wall at second floor by the staircase.excess peeling paint in boiler room/staff dining area.observed peeling paint on floor,on top the cooking equipmen(stove,microwave,toaster;also peeling paints on chairs and dining table.instructed to remove paint.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.cracked south wall behind the oven in the kitchen; peeling paint/broken wall behind the radiator in the kitchen under the window,east side of the kitchen. Instructed to repair said walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned light bulbs in the kitchen above the serving shelves and lunch room above the dining tables.instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at washbowl by the stall, at first floor boy's washroom.no hot/cold running water provided at wash bowl by the south wall at girl's washroom,second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris,floor almost covered with candies/chips wrapping papers and other debris under the stage in basement area,instructed to clean and maintain to minimize rodent/ insect activities.

18. Mar 21, 2014 Pass

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    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed boiler room floor with excess water. Instructed to remove water and keep floor dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed north 2nd floor boys restroom ceiling with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceilings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boys and girls restrooms washbowl faucets push buttons water flow not at 15 seconds throughout. Instructed to maintain push buttons water flow at 15 seconds.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking in prep area and mop sink faucet leaking in boiler room. Instructed to repair leaks and maintain all plumbing.

19. Feb 14, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint storage racks with rust build-up inside walk-in freezers.

    • 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 surfaces of microwave oven inside teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair heavy leaking faucet handle at hand sink inside girls toilet room 2nd floor (above auditorium) and inside boys toilet room 2nd floor (above gymnasium).

20. May 2, 2012 Pass

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    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler in rear of kitchen not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in 2nd lunchroom not clean need cleaning, floors in girls bathroom 1st floor(main building)not clean need cleaning.

    • 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, damaged ceiling tiles in classrooms #215, and #105, shall be repaired/replaced, boys bathroom ceiling, walls had peeling paint(main building 1st floor), shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust fan in bathroom 1st module in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove or repair broken reach in cooler in kitchen area.

21. May 18, 2011 Pass

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    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.

    • 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/rackcs, storage shelving. racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under bheavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen areas need cleaning(corners), floor in bathrooms(1st fl,2nd fl)need cleaning. Floors in bsmt. storage areas, boiler room need cleaning, drying of flooring from rain water/seepage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classroms, hallways in main building, and annex building, shall be replaced. Peeling paint (1st floor, 2nd floor main building) walls , ceilings, clasrooms, hallways, and staircases shall be repair/sealed. Exposed plaster in 2nd floor classroom shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in main building,1st, 2nd floors, and annex building in classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning. Damaged light shields shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen area need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents in classroms, bathrooms, hallways of main building , annex building need detailed cleaning.

22. Dec 2, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • 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. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

23. Feb 3, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation cover with dust built up inside the pre-k washroom room -002 and inside the boy's washroom in module bldg. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: No light shield inside the walk in freezer,instructed to provide light shield or change the light bulb to shattered proofed light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter inside the teacher's washroom in the module and annex blg. Instructed to organize and elevate all items, articles to have an easy access in cleaning. And discard all cardboard and unused items and articles not being use to prevent rodent insects harborage.