Kipp was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and sanitize
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 out c 12/17/2026 6-501.14 observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and sanitize
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2642870 on 9/17/26. The violation is as follows: 6-501.111 out pf 09/24/2026 observed approximately 50 small rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the following places... Inside (2)unused in coolers used for storage along the walls in corners, behind heavy large oven located in front prep area, behind small hot boxes in rear prep and along electrical box lines attached to the wall outside of office, in previous warewashing room under table and surrounding metal garbage cans / on floor inside floor drains, in corners under speed racks stored in corners, and corners inside womens locker room. Noted 15 small black live flies flying near 3 compartment sink, serving areas and dry storage.instructed to contact pest control for service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Pest activity continues.observed…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 small rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the following places... Inside space where compresser equipment is stored, inside steam table cabinets in kipp one service is provided, inside (2)unused in coolers used for storage along the walls in corners, behind heavy large oven located in front prep area, behind small hot boxes in rear prep and along electrical box lines attached to the wall outside of office, in previous warewashing room under table and surrounding metal garbage cans / on floor inside floor drains, in corners under speed racks stored in corners, and corners inside womens locker room. Noted 15 small black live flies flying near 3 compartment sink, serving areas and dry storage.instructed to contact pest control for service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Must eliminate rodent and fly activity on site. Priority foundation violation.…
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean ansd sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap attached to handsink in kipp one serving area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or remove. Must maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in service prep area in between equipment as well as storage room attached in need of cleaning.instructed to remove dried food debris in corners, clean and sanitize.
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 floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk cooler and clean the storage shelf underneath the serving line to remove debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE TIMER ON THE 1st HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECOND FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 handwashing sinks in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor faculty restrooms not reaching minimum water temperature of 100.0f for handwashing, water temperature at listed sinks at 75.0f at time of inspection. Facility staff aware of issue and school engineer staff in process of repairs prior to start of inspection. Instructed to repair plumbing of listed handwashing sinks to allow for water temperature of at least 100.0f for handwashing. School engineer repaired pump in boiler room and all listed sinks reached minimum temperature of 100.0f at time of inspection. 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools stored above single-service items and pre-packaged food items in the walk-in dry storage area. Instructed to relocate maintenance tools such that they do not pose a risk of contamination for food or single-service articles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed intensity of the lighting in the walk-in dry storage area to be insufficient. Instructed to repair or replace light fixtures to provide lighting of adequate intensity for this area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 peeling paint on ceiling in basement area. Instructed manager to paint/seal shelving and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed weak water pressure in the handwashing sink in basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 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 exposed hand washing sink on 3rd floor serving line rendered inaccessible due leaking excessively when it is use. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to label anything that comes out of original container with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 peeling paint on ceiling in basement area. Instructed manager to paint/seal shelving and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed weak water pressure in the handwashing sink in basement prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at hand washing sink on 3rd floor servingline to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found the handwashing sinks located inside the 3rd floor south boys (kipp) without hot water. Water temperatures ranging from 88f-90f. Other restrooms conviently located for use. Management instructed to repair and maintain all handwashing sinks with a hot water temperature between 100-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 70f, located in girls washroom on 1st floor east side. Must provide minnimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation . No citation issued. Cps.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door freezer in the kitchen area at 19f. Instructed to remove chicken nuggets, repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE BOYS 3rd FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the service line. Must scrape and repaint the ceiling.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed teacher putting hand sanitizer in kids hands as they can out of the toilet room. The hand sinks are not accessible due to restriction given by the director of the school not to use the water in the toilet rooms. Informed director only useing hand sanitizer is not acceptable for proper hand washing. Must use soap and water. Serious citation #7-38-030.
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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 paint above the serving line in the ceiling. Must remove and repaint.
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