Cather Elementary was last inspected on September 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 1, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing ceiling tile above near the three-compartment sink. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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: Observed small amount of standing water under the three-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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: Observed no paper towels in the cafeteria employee washroom. Management instructed that paper towels must be provided at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Replace the missing door handle for the right side door of the 2 door prep cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Remove the cardboard boxes used to line the bottom shelf of the 2 door prep cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 cafeteria employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
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: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Instructed to re-attach or replace and maintain.
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: Observed no trash can with lid in employee toilet room located in rear of kitchen. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in pre-k rooms and toilet room.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 hand washing temperature at hand sinks in pre-k room 111 & toilet room at 82.4f-82.6f and pre-k room 109 at 89.9f-90.1f .must have hot running water 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from light shield in lunch room.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at hand sink in toilet room at pre- k room 109.
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: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room # 109.
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
No violations
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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 a hole in the wall near the copier machine in the 2nd floor teacher's lounge. Instructed to seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Floors need cleaning out side the kitchen in the dock area to remove debris.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations not corrected from report #1961136 dated 09/23/2016. Instructed to correct and maintain: 38-38-adjust mixing valve at sink in pre-k washroom. Repair hot water faucet at left sink and tighten loose faucet at middle sink in girls first floor washroom near kitchen. Replace faucets in first and second floor washrooms(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle). Critical violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the boys/girls toilet rooms.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violation from report #1533234 dated 09/23/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintained: 38-adjust mixing valve at sink in pre-k washroom. Repair hot water faucet at left sink and tighten loose faucet at middle sink in girls first floor washroom near kitchen. Remove standing water inside left sink in boys washroom near kitchen. Replace faucets in first and second floor washrooms(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle). Serious violation 7-42-090
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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: Instructed to correct and maintain the floors around the 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the boys/girls toilet rooms.
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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: Adjust mixing valve at sink in pre-k washroom. Repair hot water faucet at left sink and tighten loose faucet at middle sink in girls first floor washroom near kitchen. Remove standing water inside left sink in boys washroom near kitchen. Replace faucets in first and second floor washrooms(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle).
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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: Noted a leak at the toilet handle in the pre-k class room 109. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 floor under storage shelves in dry storage room.
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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: Replace missing ceiling tile in kitchen, kitchen storage and kitchen washroom. Seal holes in wall around pipe of toilet and urinal in boys washroom on second floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield in kitchen above milk cooler missing; provide a sheild.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace missing toilet seal in one stall of girls washroom on second floor.
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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: Clean floor under lockers in locker room of lunchroom staff. Replace loose door sweep on door inside of gym.
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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: Some wall tile missing from walls of boys washrooms on first and second floor from column and walls inside stalls; replace tile where needed. Replace missing stall doors for two stalls in boys washroom on second floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing issues: replace missing toilet seat at one stall in boys washroom on second floor, first floor girls washroom has three sinks two have no hot running water; restore. Some fixtures in second floor boys washrooms need replacing (urinal pipe and faucets); replace all where needed.
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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: The east gymnasium and north doors to the parking lot have worn pest strips, replace worn pest strips.
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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 behind the grease trap and along the interior wall of the cafeteria seating area are dirty, clean the floors from corner to corner.
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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 in the cafeteria seating area are dirty, clean the walls and maintain in good condition.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: The wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer between use, store your wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
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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. REPLACE OR SMOOTH AREA WHERE FLOOR TILE MISSING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR (SOUTH/WEST).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair faucets of some handsinks on first floor in washrooms where needed.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Reattach fan cover in reach-in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Fan covers in reach-in freezer are falling off, must fix. The left fan of a 2-door cooler in kitchen is not working, must fix also.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Missing/broken floor tiles in some bathrooms at first floor, must be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must provide a ceiling vent cover at engineer's bathroom.
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