Edison Park Elementary School was last inspected on February 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
February 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 walk-in cooler a containing no tcs foods maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 47f. Instructed to repair or replace so that cooler maintains a proper ambient temperature at or below 41f.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in one employee toilet room located in a hallway next to the kitchen. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
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: Observed small amount of standing water on the floor of the utility closed. Instructed to clean and mainatin at all times.
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 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean.(garbage spillage,wood,etc.)priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in the employee washrooms. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with some mold like build up inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles (door, refrigerator, metal ladder etc) in rear outside garbage area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair ceiling with water damage above front service area. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lightbulb must be shielded inside (a & b) walk-in freezer in rear prep area or provide shatter proof light bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at ice machine.instructed management to install a backflow device at ice machine.
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 clutter at rear dry storage area.instructed management to remove clutter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning kit supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Girl's washroom first floor hand sink on the right side (one out of 3 hand sinks)not in good repair. Must repair and maintain.
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: Floor inside the mop sink closet in all floor with heavy dust accumulated. Instructed to detail clean. Must detail clean the floor drain in the kitchen prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous serious violations from inspection on 5/29/18 not corrected: Observed entrances of building not protected/rodent proofed. The door by stair number 4 has a 1/4"gap along the bottom and the door by the park entrance has a 1/4" gap along the side. Must provide all entrances to be pest proofed. Observed a stack of bricks cluttering the outside dumpster area. Must remove, clean, and maintain area. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Critical Violation# 7-42-090
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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: see violation 14
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: see violation 14
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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 head of the drinking water fountains through out premise have excess debris on the exterior of them as well as the interior of the water spout. Observed excess debris covering the vent covers in the student toilet room on the second floor in the new building. Observed excess debris on the fan cover in the walk in cooler. Must remove debris. clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation in all staff/student toilet rooms with the exception of the boys/girls toilet room in the new building on the second floor. Must provide, and maintain. Observed the left faucet in the washbowl of girls toilet room on the second floor has an excessive leak from the faucet head base. The boys toilet room on the second floor has the left toilet in has a leak from the drainpipe at the bottom and the right washbowl sink has leak at bottom of drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the kindergarten rooms. Must remove. Observed excess clutter throughout the kindergarten rooms. Must store all equipment and supplies 6" away from the wall and 6" off the ground providing an easily cleanable area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain area.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous serious violations from inspection on 5/29/18 not corrected: "Observed evidence of pest activity on premise at time of the inspection. Room 104 has aprox 25 live ants along the wall near the windows. Room 105 has 5 live ants and two live spiders along the wall by the windows. The dump sink in the cafeteria has aprox 25 live fruit flies on the walls and in the sink basin; coming up from the drain pipe. Must eliminate pests, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Observed entrances of building not protected/rodent proofed. The door by stair number 4 and the door by the park have a 1/4" gap along the bottom. Must provide all entrances to be pest proofed. No updated pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Must provide. Observed excess garbage on the ground in the outside dumpster area. Observed wood pallets, an old bench, and a stack of bricks clutt
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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: see violation 14
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: see violation 14
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: see violation 14
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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 head of the drinking water fountains through out premise have excess debris on the exterior of them as well as the interior of the water spout. Observed excess debris covering the vent covers in the student toilet room on the second floor in the new building. Observed excess debris on the fan cover in the walk in cooler. Must remove debris. clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation in all staff/student toilet rooms with the exception of the boys/girls toilet room in the new building on the second floor. Must provide, and maintain. Observed the left faucet in the washbowl of girls toilet room on the second floor has an excessive leak from the faucet head base. The boys toilet room on the second floor has the left toilet in has a leak from the drainpipe at the bottom and the right washbowl sink has leak at bottom of drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the kindergarten rooms. Must remove. Observed excess clutter throughout the kindergarten rooms. Must store all equipment and supplies 6" away from the wall and 6" off the ground providing an easily cleanable area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 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 evidence of pest activity on premise at time of the inspection. Room 104 has aprox 25 live ants along the wall near the windows. Room 105 has 5 live ants and two live spiders along the wall by the windows. The dump sink in the cafeteria has aprox 25 live fruit flies on the walls and in the sink basin; coming up from the drain pipe. Must eliminate pests, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Observed entrances of building not protected/rodent proofed. The door by stair number 4 and the door by the park have a 1/4" gap along the bottom. Must provide all entrances to be pest proofed. No updated pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Last date was 4/13/18. Must provide. Serious violation# 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed excess garbage on the ground in the outside dumpster area. Observed wood pallets, an old bench, and a stack of bricks cluttering the outside dumpster area. Must remove, clean, and maintain area. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from inspection report on 1/25/17 has not been corrected. The report states:"Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Observed during this inspection the upper interior of the ice bin used for human consumption, in the kitchen has an accumulation of an encrusted black slimy substance. Must remove substance, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Serious 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: The head of the drinking water fountains through out premise have excess debris on the exterior of them as well as the interior of the water spout. Observed excess debris covering the vent covers in the student toilet room on the second floor in the new building. Observed excess debris on the fan cover in the walk in cooler. Must remove debris. clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation in all staff/student toilet rooms with the exception of the boys/girls toilet room in the new building on the second floor. Must provide, and maintain. Observed the left faucet in the washbowl of girls toilet room on the second floor has an excessive leak from the faucet head base. The boys toilet room on the second floor has the left toilet in has a leak from the drainpipe at the bottom and the right washbowl sink has leak at bottom of drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the kindergarten rooms. Must remove. Observed excess clutter throughout the kindergarten rooms. Must store all equipment and supplies 6" away from the wall and 6" off the ground providing an easily cleanable area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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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 missing coving in the bathroom in room 107. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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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 damaged walls throughout: in room 105 near the toilet, in the teacher restroom by room 107 near the toilet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed stained ceiling tiles on the second floor by room 209. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the bathroom sink in room 105 to have timed faucet handles that do not stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap available at 2 exposed hand sink in rear prep and in one exposed hand sink (left side) in front service area. Instructed to provide. (corrected during inspection). Critical violation 7-38-030
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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: Found entrance door #4 and door #7 bottom door not rodent proof with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said doors. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of microwave oven with excessive dried food debris inside teachers lounge (second floor new building) to prevent pest harborage.---------must clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine in rear prep 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains underneath 3 compartment sink and underneath 1 compartment sprayer sink to prevent pest harborage.
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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: Ventilation covers above walk-in coolers not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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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: Instructed to clean floor inside the walk in freezer and maintain free of food particles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaking faucet at the hand wash sink of boys bathroom in the second floor and also repair and maintain slow drain at hand wash sink of boys bath room in the first floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear kitchen storage shelving need cleaning.
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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: 2nd floor classrooms #206, 207, 208, that had peeling paint on walls, ceiling and damaged ceiling tiles, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles replaced.classroom #107 pre k, had peeling paint/plaster on walls, ceiling, shall be repaired, sealed, classroom # 109, had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Windows that had peeling paint, gaps, missing caulk in classrooms #203, and 204, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields, broken light shields in classrooms #206, 207, shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink(middle sink faucet) leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-black gritty substains coming up right side of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline or repair to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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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: Floor not cleaned along wallbase in boiler room and storage area. Instructed to detai clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water pressure low at middle handsink in first floor girl's toilet room. Instructed to provide adequate water pressure.
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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: Caulking on the washbowl sink inside the boys washroom ist floor (the middle sink, out of 3 sink) worn out,must recaulk and maintain. Cold handle of faucet of the mop sink-1st floor, not in good repair, must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb inside the walk in freezer, must replace bulb and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning materials( broom, mop, bucket,dust pan) stored by the dining tables in the lunch room. Instructed manager to store all cleaning articles in the proper place by the utility room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 students and 2 teachers by the prep area, asking for breakfast. Instructed manager that only authorized personnel are supposed to be on the prep area.
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