Higgins Community

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezer in need of cleaning to remove all ice. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at freezer condensor in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large tabletop can opener blade in need of cleaning to remove debri build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right sink in boys first floor east washroom and leaking drainpipe under rifht sink in girls second floor west washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in poor repair and loose baseboards in kitchen. 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 100 mice droppings scattered on floor and safe in kitchen office, on table and floor in teachers lounge, on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage and lunchroom areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right sink in boys first floor east washroom and leaking drainpipe under rifht sink in girls second floor west washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in poor repair and loose baseboards in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed litter and debris in second floor computer room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling tile in pre-k room 101. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times to be easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot water faucet in lunchroom staff washroom and men first floor washroom. 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 along walls and corners in closet, 10 mice droppings scattered in rear bottom of refrigerator in pre-k classroom 100. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at hand washing sink in pre-k classroom 100. Instructed manager to provide hot and cold running water at hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot water faucet in lunchroom staff washroom and men first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in rear and basement storage areas, under water heater, and in walk in cooler. Must seal or paint all raw wood surfaces to make smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles on sales floor; stained ceiling tiles above sales floor and in basement storage; holes in ceiling around pipes in basement and in ceiling/wall on sales floor and on walls and ceiling in stairwell. Must make all repairs to make all surfaces smooth, easily cleanable and without gaps or holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed liquid on floor under liquor storage shelves in basement. Must keep clean and dry. Must elevate all stock in storage rooms at least 6 inches above the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in rear and basement storage areas, under water heater, and in walk in cooler. Must seal or paint all raw wood surfaces to make smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles on sales floor; stained ceiling tiles above sales floor and in basement storage; holes in ceiling around pipes in basement and in ceiling/wall on sales floor and on walls and ceiling in stairwell. Must make all repairs to make all surfaces smooth, easily cleanable and without gaps or holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquid on floor under liquor storage shelves in basement. Must keep clean and dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stock in storage rooms at least 6 inches above the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cubbies in pre-k room 101 not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide in lunchroom staff washroom.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at left hand washing sink in boys second floor washroom(west). Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink in boys washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large opening in ceiling in utility closet near exit #2. Instructed manager to seal all openings in ceiling. Observed openings along baseboards inside closet in pre-k 100. Instructed manager to seal all openings along baseboards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on floor under shelving unit and on packaged paper towels on floor in left closet pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings on floor near convection oven in right closet pre-k 101, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corner in pre-k 101, 10 mice droppings on rolling cart in right closet pre-k 100, 5 mice droppings on rug in left closet pre-k 100, 10 mice droppings scattered along walls and corners pre-k 100, 20 mice droppings on shelves in supply room near boiler room, 5 mice droppings on floor in southwest corner in boiler room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside pre-k closet 101. All food must be elevated six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black residue on interior gaskets of milk cooler in serving area and spills inside milk cooler in dining area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all milk coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at left hand washing sink in boys second floor washroom(west). Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink in boys washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large opening in ceiling in utility closet near exit #2. Instructed manager to seal all openings in ceiling.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter inside closets in pre-k rooms 100 and 101, gym storage, janitor supply storage and boiler room areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment and elevate all items off floor for proper cleaning and pest control.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and debris on floors in all electrical rooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the lunchroom not clean, instructed to clean under and around all tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear wall coving in the kitchen area comming off, instructed to re-attach. Also replace water damaged ceiling tile next to hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on wall in student dining room.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 1st toilet in poor repair in boys washroom 1st fl.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tile in teachers lounge and missing ceiling tile in second floor northeast stairway. Replace interior door sweeps on west rear doors near boys first floor washroom. Seal loose baseboards behind toilet in last stall in girls west second floor washroom. Replace missing paper towel dispenser in boys east second floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase low hot water pressure on sinks in ladies washrooms near pre-k and main entrance. Repair leaking faucet on right sink in ladies washroom near pre-k room. Repair toilet in second stall of girls second floor washroom(not flushing). Provide hot water at right sink in boys second floor washroom east.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1527723 on 3-11-15:38-instructed to fix the leak at the base of the right (when facing the sink) faucet on the 3-comp sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide hot/cold running water to the washbowl(closest to the wall) in the boys toilet room across from the rear exit doors on the 1st fl. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tile in teachers lounge and missing ceiling tile in second floor northeast stairway. Replace interior door sweeps on west rear doors near boys first floor washroom. Seal loose baseboards behind toilet in last stall in girls west second floor washroom. Replace missing paper towel dispenser in boys east second floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase low hot water pressure on sinks in ladies washrooms near pre-k and main entrance. Repair leaking faucet on right sink in ladies washroom near pre-k room. Repair toilet in second stall of girls second floor washroom(not flushing). Provide hot water at right sink in boys second floor washroom east.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vent in the employee's toilet room in the cafeteria. Remove dirt/dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the right (when facing the sink) faucet on the 3-comp. Sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide hot/cold running water to the washbowl (closest to the wall) in the boys toilet room across from the rear exit doors on the 1st fl.

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

Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at hand sink,(hot water) in pre-k room-101.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate toilet and hand washing facilities in students washrooms.no soap in east,2nd fl washrooms,no tissue or soap in boys west 2nd fl.1st fl east no soap.must provide.serious citation issued 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: No soap dispenser inside girls washroom, and boys washroom dispenser in poor repair(2nd fl east).must install/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at hand sink,(hot water) in pre-k room-101.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of lunchroom cooler 2, 3 and lunchroom cooler 1. Clean microwave in teachers lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dusty ceiling vent in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield st. Floor boy restroom. And replace the 3 lights out in lunchroom dinning area.

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. OBSERVED SMALL MIXER NOT IN USE (RUSTY BOWL) ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REMOVE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS (TWO) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY DOOR 5 IN LUNCHROOM, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE. NEED TO REPLACE.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP ABOVE COFFEE POT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN LUNCHROOM ACROSS FROM TWO 2 DOOR COOLER/FREEZER.

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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CUBBIES AND SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOM (DUST BUILDUP).

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

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. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY, KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair left sink in boys 1st and 2nd floor west washrooms.

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM AND WOMENS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LUNCHROOM (FOOD DEBRIS).

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER LEFT SINK IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM (EAST). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM (WEST) AND JANITOR CLOSETS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (WEST) AND HALLWAY AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leak under left sink in girls 1st floor washroom (east). Repair left sink in boys 1st floor washroom (west) near exit 4 (no running water). Repair inoperable right sink in girls 2nd floor washroom (west). Repair inoperable left sink in boys 2nd floor washroom (west).

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN IST FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM NEAR PRE K ROOM.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS AND BEHIND TOILETS IN ALL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPAIR WALL BEHIND TOILET IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (EAST). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.

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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY AREAS.