Taylor Elementary School was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 100 rodent droppings inside of the storage closet in pre-k room 109 and about 10 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves located in the dry storage locker. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Wall at handsink area in need of scraping peeling paint. Instructed to correct 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 critical4 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 soap in first floor boys washroom. Instructed manager to provide soao for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in prek-closet 111. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Prioriy foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap under left door at exit #7. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2581031 on 8-31-23:53-observed no garbage can with lids in staff women's toilet room must provide and maintain. 55 must repair or replace lower wall at entry to prep area, wall damaged at window in lunchroom,damaged floor tiles in lunch room & kitchen.priority foundation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing signs in 1st & 3rd fl.staff toilet room and 1st fl. Girl's must provide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : observed no thermometer for refrigerator in pre-k room 109. Must provide and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door milk reach in cooler
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: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace all leaky faucets at 3- compartment sink.
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: 5-501.17 : observed no garbage can with lids in staff women's toilet room must provide 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: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen and lunchroom.
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: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace lower wall at entry to prep area,wall damaged at window in lunchroom,damaged floor tiles in lunch room & kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace cracked light shield in lunch room
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed hot running water temperatures at hand washing sinks in 2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's toilet rooms ranging from 74.5f-77.0f. Must have hot running water temperature at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 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 hand washing signs in 1st & 3rd fl.staff toilet room and 1st fl. Girl's must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for refrigerator in pre-k room 109. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 worn door gasket on 2- door milk reach in cooler.
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 repair or replace all leaky faucets at 3- compartment sink.
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: Observed no garbage can with lids in staff women's toilet room must provide 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: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in kitchen and lunchroom.
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 repair or replace lower wall at entry to prep area,wall damaged at window in lunchroom,damaged floor tiles in lunch room & kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield in lunch room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority and priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report #2563331 dated september 8, 2022; 10 - 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water in the employee's women's toilet room, hot water only reached 75f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to maintain hot water at 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). 38 - 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity in the food prep area/student dining area. Observed about 5 live large flies flying around the food prep area/student dining area. Instructed to eliminate live large flies activity, clean and sanitized affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Instructed to correct all previous violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water in the employee's women's toilet room, hot water only reached 75f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to maintain hot water at 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity in the food prep area/student dining area. Observed about 5 live large flies flying around the food prep area/student dining area. Instructed to eliminate live large flies activity, clean and sanitized affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED WINDOWS OPENED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/STUDENT DINING AREA WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENS/SCREENS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, and ACCORDING TO THE FOOD CODE RULES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SUCH AS; (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means OR KEEP ALL WINDOWS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of second door to left at exit #2. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls behind hand washing sink and reach-in coolers in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the ceiling in the food prep area and thru out the 1st floor hallway. Instructed to make said surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general 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 observed no adequate sanitizer on site to properly clean up vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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: 5-202.12 observed all boy's and girls toilet rooms without adequate hot running water at all the hand washing sinks. Temperatures of water ranged from 50f-75f during the inspection. Observed no water at the hand washing sink in the boys 1st floor toilet room. Instructed to always maintain at least 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority 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: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the ceiling in the food prep area and thru out the 1st floor hallway. Instructed to make said surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Observed some walls and ceilings in the hallways on each floor with peeling paint, some areas of walls in the kitchen with peeling paint and the utility closet in the kitchen with peeling and cracked paint; paint all areas where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One toilet seat was broken in the girls washroom on the second floor in the second stall; replace toilet seat. (engineer corrected during inspection).
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot or tempered water inside the girls and boys washroom at the washbowls on the 1st floor,instructed to provide hot or tempered water
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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 floors in the storage area,along wall base and corners
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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 remove chip paint from wall inside the janitors closet in kitchen area,instructed to remove chip paint
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Noted the interior of the walk in freezer dirty. Must clean fan cover to remove dust.
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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: Noted the wall and ceiling in the janitor's closet in poor repair(chipping paint),also noted the ceiling in the lunch room/ prep area dust above the serving area and filters above the cooking equipment are dusty. Must clean,repair and paint where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted the light not working inside the produce cooler. Must provide and maintain.
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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: Clean floors in all janitors closets and in the prep area,along wall base and corners
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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 remove chip paint from all janitors closets on ceiling
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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: Clean the following: refigerators in room 103 and in break room area in boiler room.
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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: Clean floors throughout all janitor's closets, electrical and mechanical rooms in both buildings, computer lab, all storage rooms and areas of boiler rooms, and in both pre-k classrooms(dirt and debris noted). Replace missing floor tiles in boy's washroom(2nd floor) and in boiler room break area.
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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: Remove peeling paint from walls in the following areas: boy's washroom (3rd floor), in food prep area in dining room, from walls in mop sink room inside dining room, and from walls in sections of boiler room break room area. Seal openings around pipes in walls in student washrooms. Clean window ledges inside and base boards inside room 107(dirt and dust). Clean walls inside janitor's closet in annex building. Clean chaulk ledges and white electrical outlets in computer lab. Clean all dusty heat/wall/ceiling vents throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing/blown lights inside both walk-in freezers in teacher's lounge/kitchen storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must clean pipes and/ or grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink which is slow draining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer inside refrigerator in room 107(pre-k).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles on floors and against the walls in storage areas throughout boiler room(excessive clutter) and in mechanical/electrical rooms in annex building must be elevated 6 inches off floor and away fron walls. Outside grounds (property line area) near auditorium must be maintained free of debris.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 ceiling in room 102,and lunch room walls.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must complete removing clutter and organizing storage in enginner storage area,(salt storage area leading to outside garbage area).
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Lunchroom reach in milk cooler in poor repair maintaining improper temperature,gaskets on door in poor repair.air temperature maintaing 44.9f.cooler tagged held for inspection.must contact cdph before using. Cooler must maintain 40f or below.must use additional cooler on premises 40f or below.critical citation issued
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods-milk inside reach in milk cooler maintained at improper temperatures,(43.8f,468f,48f,49f)milk must be maintained at 40f or below.milk was removed by manager and lunchroom staff and discarded.approx 295 milks/cost-$194.00.7-38-005b1
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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 evidence of improper pest control.2-doors not rodent proofed at bottom areas approx 1/4 inch.annex building,door g,and north door 1st floor and main entrance door.must repair. Observed 27 mice dropping in janitors staffbreak room, 59 rodent mice droppings in several areas of school in main building.thru-out boiler room around cluttered storage, under stairs wher equipment is stored,(lawn mower,etc),between storage cabinets,shelves, 41-mice droppings in assembly hall near entry door on stairs near storage and inside storage closet in same area.must clean and sanitize.seriou citation issued.
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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 ceiling in room 102,and lunch room walls.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out engineer stotage area,potential pest harborage areas.must remove all clutter and organize all storage off floors and walls on proper storage shelving,tables etc
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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 ceilings in both pre-k rooms-103,107. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucets-3,in girls washroom- in poor repair,ms building. Hard to stay open unless assisted by another party.must repair or replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 AND RESEAL TABLE STORAGE MAIN LUNCHROOM
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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.OBSERVED WALLS IN LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, ASLO IN UTILITY ROOM OFF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE LASIES RESTROOM TOILET AREA ALL AREAS NEED REPAIR.
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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.LADIES RESTROOM WATER MIXING GUAGE NEEDS TO BE TURNED UP 1ST FLOOR. 2ND 3 COMP SINK (OFFICE AREA) NOZZEL MUST REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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