Laura Ward Elementary

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle lid not tight fitted. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned-out bulbs throughout the prep area and cafeteria. Instructed to replace and intensify lighting in said areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd floor girls' restroom (west) handsink to be slow draining. Observed (east) boys handsink hot water faucet handle in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2559224 dated: 6/13/22; #55 replace the broken floor tiles beneath the 2 door freezer.instructed person in charge to repair and maintain, in order to come into compliance. Priority foundation #7-42-090.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles beneath the 2 door freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found girls washroom handwashing sink water pressure low. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a clogged hand washing sink in the girls 2nd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water handle in the boys 2nd floor toilet room turned off due to the handle unable to turn off. Instructed to replace or repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted holes in the ceiling of the girls wash room (basement). Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the light shields in the lunch room dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles under the 2 door freezer in the kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: No paper towels were observed in any of the boy's or girl's washrooms on the 1st-3rd floors. Also, no hand soap was provided in the boy's washrooms on the 1st and 3rd floors. Management instructed to provide soap and paper towels in all washrooms at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles under the 2 door freezer in the kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the milk coolers in the lunch room/serving area. Also must clean the inside bottom shevling underneath the wash bowl in the pre-k class room 014 to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND 2nd FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE KIDS DINING AREA, REAR WALL AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASS ROOM(110)ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE CEILING,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing lights in the walk in cooler and freezer. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean can opener sleeve on prep table. Both refrigerators in pre-k classroom 014, refrigerator and microwave oven in pre-k classroom 013.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean cob webs from corners of walls behind food service line in dining room. Remove all chipping paint from baseboards throughout dining room. Remove chiipping paint and clean walls in mop closets where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter found throughout entire classroom in first floor pre-k. All articles stored on the floor throughout and inside the closet must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor so that all areas can be properly cleaned, adequately serviced by pest control company, and all pest harborage areas will be eliminated.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper pest pest control on premises in pre-k classroom 013. 15 mice droppings noted in the classroom scattered along bases of the walls. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Seal all openings found in walls, walls, and floors. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area and dumpsters not properly maintained. Some of the lids on the dumpsters are severly bent(3-4 inches above the rim)and will not close properly. Also observed improper garbage handling, garbage sitting 10-12 inches above the rim of dumpster closest to the front gate, rear section of same dumpster not full. Must request repair or replacement of dumpsters that will not close properly and all garbage must be inside dumpsters with lids closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Handwashing facilities in student washrooms in poor repair. Found one of the handsinks not working(no hot water) in the following areas: 3rd floor boys and girls, 2nd floor boys, 1st floor boys, basement girl's washroom, and no hot water at both washbowls in 3rd floor girls. Must repair all hand washing facilities. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: No soap found in any of the student washrooms. Observed students being given sanitizer after using the washroom without washing hands. Soap must be provided in every student washroom for handwashing. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint or replace rusty interior of storage cabinet in main food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean can opener sleeve on prep table. Both refrigerators in pre-k classroom 014, refrigerator and microwave oven in pre-k classroom 013.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor along the bases of the walls throughout pre-k classroom 013. Clean floor underneath heater in first floor pre-k classroom,

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

Inspector’s note: Clean cob webs from corners of walls behind food service line in dining room. Remove all chipping paint from baseboards throughout dining room. Remove chiipping paint and clean walls in mop closets where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter found throughout entire classroom in first floor pre-k. All articles stored on the floor throughout and inside the closet must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor so that all areas can be properly cleaned, adequately serviced by pest control company, and all pest harborage areas will be eliminated.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the boy's and girl's washrooms on the 2nd floor not clean with garbage and litter on the floor of both washrooms. Management had the washrooms cleaned at my request. Also, observed no soap in the soap dispenser in the following washrooms: basement boy's washroom, 2nd floor boy's and girl's wahsrooms and 1st floor boy's and girl's washrooms. Management provided soap in all washrooms at my request. Management instructed to maintain all washrooms clean at all times and to provide hand soap in all washrooms at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking drain line from the left handsink in the 2nd floor boy's washroom and replace hot and cold water handles as needed in the washrooms.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found onions in walk in cooler stored in cardboard butter box. Advised to store all items in original containers if possible or in food grade containers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and torn gaskets on reach in refrigerators and freezers. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walk in freezer and cooler fan shields. Advised to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floor in storage room with damaged and missing tiles. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found damaged wall in 3rd floor teacher's toilet room near sink. Advised to repair and maintain. Found missing wall grate in stall in 2nd floor teacher's toilet room in west wing. Advised to install wall grate and maintain. Observed gaps in ceiling and on walls in kitchen storage room. Advised to seal all gaps and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no light shield on walk in cooler light and no light shield on kitchen storage room light. Instructed to install light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found leak at 2 compartment sink faucet. Repair and maintain. Observed 1 of 2 sinks in 2nd floor boys' restroom not in working order. Advised to repair and maintain. Found exposed handsink in prep area with low hot water pressure. Advised to increase pressure of hot water and maintain. Found unused toilet room in boiler room in poor repair with damaged toilet and dirt accumulation. Advised to remove toilet or repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in boiler room, engineering office, and hot and cold deck. Advised to remove all unnecessary articles and organize remaining and store at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the food store room along the walls and in the corners some dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet in the two compartment sink repair or replace it.

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

Inspector’s note: Found two door cooler and a milk cooler not working. Must repair or replace them.