Hendricks was last inspected on February 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 11, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at men's restroom. Instructed to provide under city pressure.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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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 items stored on floor in joint closet connecting pre-k rooms. Instructed that all items must be maintained at least six inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the dry storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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: Observed the facuet of the three-compartment sink far right faucet hot handle side to becoming detached from the wall. Instructed to 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: Observed a broken cold holding well on the line in the cafeteria. Instructed manager to repair and/or remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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 water-stained ceiling tiles above the 2-door freezer in the dry storage area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.
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 mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken faucet at handwashing sink in boys third floor restroom. There are two other handsinks that are functioning properly at this location. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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: Instructed to clean the vent system above the serving line to remove dust observed. Clean floors around and under kitchen equipment and in storage room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practicies by employee.observed employee finishing lunch,put dishes into sink,took off coat and hung up,put on apron and went to 3- compartment sink and put on plastic gloves and washed dishes without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priroity 7-38-010)(cos)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing handle on milk cooler on serving line.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a drainboard above 3- compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in staff unisex and women's toilet rooms.
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 peeling paint on walls in lunch room.
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 elevate,remove and or organize articles off of floor in pre- k room 102 closet .
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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 hand sinks throught out facility , grils, boys and adults in disrepair 1st, 2nd,3rd floors, faucet not providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Must repair all handsink in disrepair and not flowing for 15 seconds and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c) observed no water and faucet in disrepair at hand sink in restroom adults, girls 2nd & 3rd floor, boys 2nd & 3rd floor disrepair. 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: Observed unnecessary clutter items in facility basement and litter (pest harborage). Muts remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical4 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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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 (a)hand sink in food prep area and in employee restroom in disrepair, (dark brown) no hot water disrepair can not properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain.priority foundation violation 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: 5-202.12 observed hand sinks throught out facility , grils, boys and adults in disrepair 1st, 2nd,3rd floors, faucet not providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Must repair all handsink in disrepair and not flowing for 15 seconds and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed hand sink in girls restroom on first, second floor hot faucet in disrepair (low water)pressure no hot water availability. Must repair and maintain. No hot water thriugh out facility water brown in all girls,boys, adult restrooms and food prep area. Must repair and miantain.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c) observed no water and faucet in disrepair at hand sink in restroom girls 2nd & 3rd floor, boys 2nd & 3rd floor. Must repair and maintain.
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: 5-203.12 observed toilets rooms in girls on 2nd and 3rd floor in disrepair. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation.
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 unnecessary clutter items in facility basement and litter (pest harborage). Muts remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at washbowl in pre-kindergarten 102 and second floor boys washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot running water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and lunchroom areas(dead roaches, ant activity).
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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 on walls in paper storage area. Seal openings around pipe fittings under exposed sink in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair all leaks in boiler room. Tighten loose faucets on sinks in boys second and third floor washrooms. Repair left sink in girls third floor washroom(no running water). Repair timed faucets on sink in women third floor washroom near lounge(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching faucet handles.)
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights burnt out at boys second and third floor restrooms.instructed to replace lights.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation duct with peeling paint at dry storage area needs repair. Ventilation cover at second floor boys restroom broken needs to be replaced. Leak at faucet at third floor utility sink needs repair
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter needs to be removed from second floor utility sink closet.
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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 floor under 3-comp sink in prep 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: Observed peeling/chipped paint at ceiling above 2-dr refrigerator in dry food storage area. Remove and repaint area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Observe the chest freezer in poor repair (torn gasket on the lid). Must repair and maintain.
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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 reach in freezer dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris.
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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 peeling/chipping paint on the walls and ceiling in the dry food storage room. Must remove and repaint area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (unused equipment)in the dry storage room. Must remove to prevent harborage.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE KIDS AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1st,2nd,AND 3rd FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observe the chest freezer in poor repair (torn gasket on the lid). Must repair and maintain.
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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 reach in freezer dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris.
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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 in the dry food storage room to remove spills.
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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 peeling/chipping paint on the walls and ceiling in the dry food storage room. Must remove and repaint area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (unused equipment)in the dry storage room. Must remove to prevent harborage.
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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: Observed the large box freezer lid falling apart, instructed to repair/or replace with proper working freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the 2 door freezer not clean in the side storage area, instructed to clean also interior of microwave.
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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 peeling paint in the front hallway entrance to school, instructed to remove, and reseal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed one light out in the pre-k class room over the table, instructed to repair/replace bulb, also in basement kitchen one light bulb out over tray line, instructed to 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door hot holding unit not maintained (broken) need to repair or replace.
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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 peeling paint in rear storage area, need to remove and reseal. Missing/water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area need to replace. Also 1 ceiling tile missing in rear lunchroom need to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields in lunchroom, and replace bulbs that are out over student dining tables.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide proper splashguard inbetween 3-compartment sink and 1-compartment sink. Provide proper drainboard for 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles/unused/non-working equipment (hot holding unit) on site. Remove same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior temperature gauge at hot holding unit in poor repair. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ventilation in womens staff toilet room (food personnel). Toilet seat in same in poor repair. Instd to repair same and provide mechanical ventilation.
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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.REPLACE WORN SWEEP ON ENTRY DOOR-4.,CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS IN BOILER ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES IN BOYS WASHROOM-FLOOR 1,2 AND IN LADIES LUNCHROOM WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN FILE ROOM,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS,MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY,FREE FROM WATER.
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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 PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY WINDOW SILL AND LOWER WALL IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY CONNECTION ON PIPE IN WIND TUNNEL ROOM/ENGINEER AREA. OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR/HARD TO STAY OPEN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER PERSON AT WASHBOWL IN LUNCHROOM STAFF LADIES WASHROOM AND EXPOSE SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROPERLY STORE STORAGE-PAINT SUPPLIES / BOXES OFF FLOORS IN WIND CHANNEL ROOM. ALSO MUST MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY STORAGE NOT USING FROM PREMISES IN FILE ROOM AND ROOM 115 TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.must discard unused dishmachine to prevent vermin nesting.
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