Parker Elementary was last inspected on April 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
April 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted debris on grounds surrounding outdoor dumpsters. Instructed to maintain area free from debris accumulation to prevent pest activity and harboage
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: Noted large hole in wall above mop sink in janitors closet (308s) instructed to repair hole(s) to prevent pest entry
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
22 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 a loose screw from the handle of the rear walk in cooler door handle. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Male employee not wearing a restraint for his long beard. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a beard restraint when handling food or in the food protection area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: The middle washbowl in the boys toilet room by the cafeteria needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
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: The middle faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.
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: The walls/ceiling in the dining area damaged/peeling. Instructed to fix/scrape and paint wall/ceiling and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed one of the three outdoor garbage receptacles missing a lid. Instructed to provide lid on said dumpster and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), no citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 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 hot wateer in toilet rooms on north side of building with a maximum temperature of 75 f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum temperature of 100 f. To all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued
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: Observed pink calcium build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean.
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: Observed outside dumpster receptacle lid with holes in it. Instructed manager to provide tight fitting lid with no holes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued
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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to 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
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings on floor along wall base behind milk crates and window screen near receiving door,on footing and floor behind floor mixer,on floor next to and behind walk in freezer.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/13/20.(priority foundation)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along left door at right side of double lunch room door.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 loose drain line inside of reach in freezer.must remove ice build up from same and 3- door reach in freezer.
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: Must eliminate bucket used for garbage can at hand sink in prep area and provide proper garbage can.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low cold water pressure at hand sink in kitchen staff toilet room .
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 repair or replace damaged wall in dry food storage area and damaged wall base in lunch room. Damaged floor tile under milk cooler on center serving line and kitchen staff break 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 organize articles stored in between walls and equipment in rear area.
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 clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler #1.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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: Found no back flow device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Coving in cafeteria area in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain coving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in prep kitchen above prep table near oven. Must repair or replace light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed girls restroom on 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 3rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (hot); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area. 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: Refuse receptacles lids are open/missing in outside refuse area. Must maintain receptacles and keep lids close for rodent harborage prevention.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler at (ambient air)47.8 degrees F in prep kitchen not holding 40 degrees or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard food items not at proper temperature inside cooler was tagged. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 bags of chicken and cut melon out of temperature inside of walk in cooler in prep kitchen area at 48.0-49.2 degrees F; Cut leafy greens at 46.8 degrees F, etc. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection. Approx. 25lbs $43 Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Observed raw 4 large boxes of raw chicken stored (thawing) above ready to eat vegetables (onions,green peppers)in walk in cooler. Chicken liquid actively dripping on onions and peppers inside walk in cooler. Person in charge voluntary discarded contaminated vegetables at time of inspection.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hot-holding warmer in dis-repair not maintaining hot holding of 140 degrees F or above. Must repair and maintain unit for proper hot holding.
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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: Coving in cafeteria area in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain coving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in prep kitchen above prep table near oven. Must repair or replace light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed girls restroom on 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 3rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (hot); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers inside walk in coolers and reach in coolers. Obtain and maintain thermometers for units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Refuse receptacles lids are open/missing in outside refuse area. Must maintain receptacles and keep lids close for rodent harborage prevention.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the refrigerator and microwave oven in the teacher's lounge.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must either replace all broken floor tiles throughout the student dining room or level the floor tiles so that no food debris or water can settle in these areas.
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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 all chipping paint from walls in dish washing area, in employee break room inside the kitchen, and in dining room where present.
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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 floors under shelving in dry food storage 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 paint on wall in food serving area and at ceiling of same area. Remove peeling paint, re-paint and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Girls washbowl in 3rd floor parker side restroom is clooged, and 1st floor washbowl in girls restroom in poor repair on parker side. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted a missing ceiling tile in the 1st lunch room. Must replace and maintain. Noted chipping paint in the office. Must paint and remove chipping and peeling paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted missing light sheilds in the kitchen, office and the 1st lunch room. Must replace and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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: Observered the outer doors adjacent from the lunch room dining area not rodent proof 1/4" gap at the bottom of the door. Must provide and maintain weather stipping at the bottom of doors to prevent rodent entry. Violation #7-38-020.
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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 a missing ceiling tile in the 1st lunch room. Must replace and maintain. Noted chipping paint in the office. Must paint and remove chipping and peeling paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted missing light sheilds in the kitchen, office and the 1st lunch room. Must replace and maintain.
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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: Grease traps under two compartment sink and three compartment sink are starting to rust. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Ice buildup in the milk chest cooler. Must remove the ice and clean it.
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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: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in pot storage room, in all janitor's closets, and throughout where needed. Repair section of floor in dry goods storage room where tile is missing.
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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 all stained ceiling tiles throughout dining rooms. Repair holes in walls in student washrooms(2) boys 4th floor and 2nd floors. Repair wall in kitchen break room. Walls in janitor's closets need cleaning and peeling paint should be removed
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter noted in room 226. Instructed to remove any unnecssary articles/clutter and organize area so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: counter tops, microwave oven, refrigerators, toaster oven all in employee break room, filters above cooking equipment in kitchen.
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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: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in pot storage room, in all janitor's closets, and throughout where needed. Repair section of floor in dry goods storage room where tile is missing.
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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 all stained ceiling tiles throughout dining rooms. Repair holes in walls in student washrooms(2) boy's-4th & 2nd floors. Repair wall in kitchen break room. Repair bottom of left exit door at stairwell #1 and left exit door close to stage in auditorium. Walls in janitor's closets need cleaning and peeling paint should be removed.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Cold holding units for milk on serving lines not maintaining adequate temperatures, air temps recorded at 50.2f and 50 degrees. Also found door open and an air temp of milk walk-in cooler at 48.1f. Units on serving line tagged held for inspection, must be serviced and cannot be used until re-inspected by cdph. Air temperature of milk walk-in cooler recovered after keeping door shut and went down to 39.6f. Instructed to make sure this and all other walk-in cooler doors are shut after going in and out of units. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Milk found at improper temperatures on serving lines and in milk walk-in cooler ranging from 46.9-48.7f. Instructed to keep all milk products at 40 degrees or below /- 2 degrees. All milk found at improper temperature tagged held for inspection. Product must stay tagged(not used) until cdph returns and releases it. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate only xerox copy provided while hamburgers and turkey subs were being prepared and served. Citation issued-serious 7-38-012.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: Only found soap in one student washroom in the entire school and was informed by housekeeping that there is no soap on premises to fill the empty dispensers. Soap must be provided in all student washrooms. Citation issued-serious 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: counter tops, microwave oven, refrigerators, toaster oven all in employee break room, filters above cooking equipment in kitchen.
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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: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in pot storage room, in all janitor's closets, and throughout where needed. Repair section of floor in dry goods storage room where tile is missing.
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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 all stained ceiling tiles throughout dining rooms. Repair holes in walls in student washrooms(2) boy's-4th & 2nd floors. Repair wall in kitchen break room. Repair bottom of left exit door at stairwell #1 and left exit door close to stage in auditorium. Walls in janitor's closets need cleaning and peeling paint should be removed.
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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: Milk cooler door gaskets in poor repair. Instd to repair same, doors must be tight fitting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair cold water faucet handle at lunchroom staff toilet room, low pressure.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter noted in rm 210. Instd to remove any unnecssary articles/clutter and organize area.
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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: Found floors not clean inside walk in cooler.(dairy cooler)
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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: Found floors not swept throughout boiler areas.
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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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD STORE ROOM AND GREASE TRAPS UNDER TWO COMP. SINK AND THREE COMP.ARE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS AND ROD THEM OUT.
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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.SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILINGS,INSTD. TO SCRAP AND PAINT THEM. SCRAP AND PAINT THE FOOD STOREROOM WALLS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.SECOND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM ONE OF THE URINALS IS BROKEN.INSTD. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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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.LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE POOL STORE ROOM.POOL AND DECK ARE USED FOR STORAGE.INSTD. TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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