Mahalia Jackson Elementary School

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets on the three door cooler doors located by the cooking equipment in poor repair; instructed to replace gaskets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tile by the one compartment sprayer sink in the corner area; instructed to remove tile, replace or seal area of floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the corner areas under the one compartment sprayer sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room in the corners to remove debris.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: INspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET OF PRE- K 112.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN KITCHEN,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND WINDOW IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor behind electrical pipes,on floor next to lockers,on top of wash machine behind personal fan,on floor next to desk in office,next small file cabinet in kitchen.also, 7- rat droppings on floor under scrape sink of unused dish machine.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/9/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units in kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in 3rd fl. Staff toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can with lid in 1st fl. Staff and kitchen staff toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile under scrape sink in kitchen,gap in between wall and window in kitchen staff toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in closet of pre- k 112.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor along wall bases throughout prep and storage area in kitchen.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in kitchen staff, women staff and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls behind reach-in freezer and damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units, 2 mice droppings on top of dried cranberries box in dry storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered inside compressor unit under cold holding table in serving area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women staff and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls behind reach-in freezer and damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet handle in kitchen staff toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex kitchen staff toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive caulking to be smooth and easily cleanable around wall base behind coolers in kitchen.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles throughout prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases in prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in kitchen staff toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mop sink closet on the 2nd fl with clutter. Instructed to eliminate all clutter and organize the area. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Several floor tiles are missing in various areas of the kitchen by/under the 3-compartment sink, in front of the reach in cooler (by the cooking equipment) and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide floor tiles to the missing areas mentioned and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mop sink closet on the 2nd fl with clutter. Instructed to eliminate all clutter and organize the area. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Several floor tiles are missing in various areas of the kitchen by/under the 3-compartment sink, in front of the reach in cooler (by the cooking equipment) and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide floor tiles to the missing areas mentioned and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty grease trap under the 3-compartment sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair/repaint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and encrusted grease on meat slice machine in food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor behind two door metal freezers in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed personal belongings being stored with employee's shoes on top of prep table and on floor under the unused dishwashing machine in food prep area. Instructed to remove unnecessary article from food prep area and store personal belongings properly in designated area such as employee locker room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed very low water pressure at the washbowls inside of the girls restrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor and no hand soap for the boys restroom on the 3rd floor. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing to provide adequate water pressure and provide and maintain hand soap in the boys restrooms. Serioud violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all display shelves throughout where exccessive dirt, dust and debris are present. Also clean break area in rear(table, microwave).

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

Inspector’s note: Although the floors were professionally cleaned, they remain heavily stained with dirt. All floor tiles throughout that are no longer easily cleanable must be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper pest control noted during investigation. 20 rat droppings observed on shelves behind the large plastic storage containers in aisle 3 and on floor behind stock along the base of the wall near exit door in the rear storage room. All affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized. Any openings found in floors, walls, and ceilings must be repaired, all of the massive clutter which provides pest harborage areas must be eliminated. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Both garbage dumpsters in rear outside garbage area not properly maintained. Overflowing trash with lids up found at time of investigation. Lids must kept closed at all times. Also recommend increasing number of pick-ups per week so that garbage stored inside rear storage room can be properly discarded(all trash should be stored in dumpsters not rear storage room). Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 3-19-15 on report# 1528010 not corrected: -34-observed floors throughout store unclean; including underneath selling floor shelves where heavy dirt build up and items from storage shelves have fallen behind/underneath, rear storage room and washroom. Clean and maintain floors.-35- observed utility sink in rear storage room with dirt; remove dirt by cleaning sink which drains slowly due to dirt inside.-41-excessive clutter observed in rear storage room. Unable to see clearly some areas of floors and walls for pest issues and cleanliness. Organize and maintain storage room. Some items stored in front of exposed handsink in rear storage which is not being used at this time (water turned off); sink must be accessible for use when using. Non compliant violation serious 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all display shelves throughout where exccessive dirt, dust and debris are present. Also clean break area in rear(table, microwave), and sink in washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and remove peeling paint from walls and door inside employee washroom in rear. Replace broken and stained ceiling tiles on sales floor. Clean debris from light shields throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair blown lights in rear storage room(3 out of 5 not working).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky pipe underneath mop sink in rear storage area. Replace missing handle to toilet, water constantly running into comode.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelving needs cleaning to remove cobb webbs.

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

Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1st & 2nd FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning behind unused equipment and storage shelving to remove webbs and dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout store unclean; including underneath selling floor shelves where heavy dirt build up and items from storage shelves have fallen behind/underneath, rear storage room and washroom. Clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: A few missing ceiling tiles in rear storage room; replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink in rear storage room with dirt; remove dirt by cleaning sink which drains slowly due to dirt inside.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter observed in rear storage room. Unable to see clearly some areas of floors and walls for pest issues and cleanliness. Organize and maintain storage room. Some items stored in front of exposed handsink in rear storage which is not being used at this time (water turned off); sink must be accessible for use when using.

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

Inspector’s note: All storage areas not maintained,ie storage supplies stored all on floor areas:janitor closet room 112,141,book room-217, pre k-room 108 closet. Also openings at floor along walls behind coolers and freezers in kitchen.must seal to prevent hiding areas for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: 1st faucet leaky at 3-comp sink.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Mdf room-205 on 2nd floor not maintained.must organize all storage/computers off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean bottom shelves of spider webs in dry food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings into floor at wall behind 2-door freezer in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint wall where peeling paint was removed in kitchen by 1-comp sink area.

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

Inspector’s note: Rm. 112 janitors closet slop sink is clogged/slow draining. Repair/unclog. Water pressure at boys 1st. Fl. Handwash sink is low. Must repair/replace there and where and necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of cabinet underneath the sink outside of the washroom in the pre-k classroom, and storage shelves in storage rooms throughout where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in all storage rooms, janitor's closets, and where needed. Repair lower section of wall by 1 comp. Sink in kitchen. Seal openings in floor around pipes in 2nd floor storage room by engineer's office. Replace missing floor tiles in dining room.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained and broken ceiling tiles throughout. Clean all walls and ceiling tiles(if easily cleanable) in all student washrooms. Seal all openings in walls(including girl's 3rd flr washroom). Re-paint wall underneath urinal in 2nd flr boy's washroom. Clean all dusty ceiling vents throughout. Replace all missing wall cove throughout kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Handwashing facility(bradley) in first floor girl's washroom has very low pressure, must either repair or replace unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate all cluttered areas in all storage closets and rooms throughout, and need to replace all milk crates with storage shelves to eliminate harborage areas for pests. Discard dirty water in mop buckets and hang all clean mops upright to eliminate pest breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: can opener and holster on prep table, drawer of 1 comp. Sink prep table and interior of oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in kitchen, dining room and washrooms throughout. Clean all dusty ceiling vents in washrooms and throughout. Rear kitchen door(s) need repairing along the sides at center post. Repair lower section wall in second floor boy's washroom. Clean walls in first floor boy's washroom. Replace all missing wall cove throughout kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at handwashing facilities in student washrooms(3rd floor).

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean can opener holster on prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in kitchen area. Detail clean floors in mop closets, teacher's lounge and where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained & damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen, dining areas and where needed. Replace all missing wall cove throughout kitchen and storage room areas. Clean all dusty ceiling vents in washrooms, kitchen & dining areas. Remove chipped paint from door frame of kitchen exit door and re-paint same. Clean walls in mop closets where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all missing and blown lights in coolers & freezers in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at handwashing facilities in student washrooms(3rd floor).

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT TO BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.

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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out; must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT NORTHWEST CORNER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.CORRECTED.