Seward was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No soap provided at hand wash sinks in boys restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked glass shield noted a food service line, instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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: Observed handles on 2 door cooling unit stored in rear prep area in disrepair and covered in tape. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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 broken wall base and open wall in north corner of cooling units in main prep area. Instructed to enclose , repair wall base to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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 the faucets in the girls washroom on the first floor do not stay on the required minimum time of 15 seconds; instructed to adjust faucets.
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 the following plumbing violations: 1st floor boys cold water knob in poor repair, 2nd floor girls right sink cold water wont stop running, 2nd floor boys both cold water knobs in poor repair, 3rd floor girls left sink faucet knob in poor repair. Discussed repairs with engineer.
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: Observed small holes in the corner wall area of the dry storage room for the kitchen; instructed to seal holes.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the previous priority foundation violations from report number:#2563698 dated:9/15/22 not corrected: #60; observed the previous violations from report # 2529115 dated: 9/8/2021 not corrected: #39 must repair or replace loose splash guard at hand sink on front serving line. #55 must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance with all past due violation. Priority 7-42-090 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 hand washing sink in rear prep area.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain.(priority foundation 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 HANDSINK IN RESTROOM (PRE-K ROOM 005) NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE (89.9F) OF 100F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the previous violations from report # 2529115 dated: 9/8/2021 not corrected: #10 observed no hand washing sink in rear prep area.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c). #39 observed overhead pipes not protected in rear prep area over prep table and on serving line in lunchroom.must cover or wrapp and maintain. #39 must repair or replace loose splash guard at hand sink on front serving line. #47 must repair or replace missing handles on milk cooler in rear lunchroom and in hallway,trim in poor repair on exterior of rear reach in freezer. #53 must provide a garbage can with lid in staff toilet room. #55 must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dry food storage area. #55 must scrape and paint peeeling paint on lower wall behind dish storage shelf in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to come into…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 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 sign at hand sink in pre-k room 006.must provide and maintain.
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 in rear prep area.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed overhead pipes not protected in rear prep area over prep table and on serving line in lunchroom.must cover or wrapp and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose splash guard at hand sink on front serving line.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert mulit-use utensils on dish storage shelves in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Must repair or replace missing handles on milk cooler in rear lunchroom and in hallway,trim in poor repair on exterior of rear reach in freezer.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet to stay on longer at hand sink in staff toilet room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in staff toilet room.
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: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dry food storage area.
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: Must scrape and paint peeeling paint on lower wall behind dish storage shelf in rear prep area.
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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for restrooms used by female employees.
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from wall in patio (lunchroom) area. Repaint with non-toxic paint.
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 NO HOT WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SEWARD BUILDING BASEMENT(MENS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 separate, rear prep area of kitchen without required exposed hand sink (where food handlers are actively prepping potentially hazardous foods). Observed "Patio" smaller, separate lunch room, with serving line, hot and cold holding units, and without required exposed hand sinks. Must install exposed hand sink in rear prep area and in "patio" smaller lunch room. Must maintain same. Observed right washbowl sink in disrepair in boys restroom on floor 1. Observed water leaking onto floor when water turned on from pipes below sink. Must repair and maintain same. Observed right toilet stall in disrepair in girls restroom on floor 1. Out of order sign on stall due to toilet loose. Must repair and maintain same. Observed leak at top of backflow prevention device (pipe from wall above utility sink) in janitor's closet on floor 3. Must repair and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not in use. Must remove any equipment, which is not in use, to prevent pest harborage.
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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: Observed 3 small, black flies and approximately 20 roach droppings inside dish machine in rear prep area. Must remove all roach droppings. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 1989313, dated 2/17/17. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #35 SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CLOCK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. #38 REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK NEAR UNUSED DISH MACHINE. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINKS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed separate, rear prep area of kitchen without required exposed hand sink (where food handlers are actively prepping potentially hazardous foods). Observed "Patio" smaller, separate lunch room, with serving line, hot and cold holding units, and without required exposed hand sinks. Must install exposed hand sink in rear prep area and in "patio" smaller lunch room. Must maintain same. Observed right washbowl sink in disrepair in boys restroom on floor 1. Observed water leaking onto floor when water turned on from pipes below sink. Must repair and maintain same. Observed right toilet stall in disrepair in girls restroom on floor 1. Out of order sign on stall due to toilet loose. Must repair and maintain same. Observed leak at top of backflow prevention device (pipe from wall above utility sink) in janitor's closet on floor 3. Must repair and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not in use. Must remove any equipment, which is not in use, to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Repair damaged gasket on milk cooler door near 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: Seal openings along baseboards in kitchen, prep, and storage areas. Seal opening in ceiling in rear prep area near clock. Remove peeling paint on walls in dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in kitchen. Repair leak under sink near unused dish machine. Increase hot water pressure on left sinks in girls second and third floor washrooms.
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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: Rear doors near dumpsters not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom corners of left three doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Observed dead mouse on glue board behind safe and 7 mice droppings on floor near wooden pallets in dry storage area, 4 mice droppings on ledge along baseboard under prep table in rear prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair damaged gasket on milk cooler door near 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: Seal openings along baseboards in kitchen, prep, and storage areas. Seal opening in ceiling in rear prep area near clock. Remove peeling paint on walls in dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in kitchen. Repair leak under sink near unused dish machine. Increase hot water pressure on left sinks in girls second and third floor washrooms.
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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: Observed crack in glass of sneeze guard at front hot serving line. Must repair.
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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: Observed 30 mice droppings on floor under shelving along wallbase and at corners in dry food storage area. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed crack in glass of sneeze guard at front hot serving line. Must repair.
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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: Remove droppings clean/sanitize floor in dry food storage area along wallbase and at corners under shelving.
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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: Repair hole in wall at dry food storage area across from shelving.
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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: Must remove rust from the shelves inside all large chest freezers in dinning area
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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 the floors in both storage areas in rear of premises,a1long wall base and corners
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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: Observed the floor around the pre-k class room toilet in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace.
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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: New cutting boards needed at rear prep area. Must replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at handsink in cook line. Must install and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Exposed handsink slow draining. Teachers toilet room faucet 2nd floor (cold) in poor repair. Repair same.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER/AROUND STORAGE CRATES IN LUNCHROOM STORAGE/FILE ROO. MUST CLEAN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY URINAL IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.
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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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CORNERS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER AND RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER DOORS.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON DUCT EQUIPMENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, IN SERVING/DINING AREAS, ETC AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, SINKS, AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEFT HAND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS).
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