Wendell Phillips Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 19, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaks underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Jan 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the 2-door freezer in the back. Must defrost and find the source of the problem.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the 3 comp sink (last compartment) release lever. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Feb 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found some faucets in the student washrooms that do not stay on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to adjust faucets where needed.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the girls washroom on the first floor; instructed to remove peeling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet paper on the ceiling of the girls washroom on the second floor; instructed to remove toilet paper from ceiling. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in student washrooms to remove dust observed on vents. Observed dust on the window fan in the kitchen above the pan storage rack; instructed to clean fan to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside of the walk in freezer and the reach in cooler on the service line. Must defrost and maintain. Must clean the interior walls inside the walk in cooler in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the sinks in the employee/girl washroom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor damaged in the kitchen between reach in freezer and in the area with the walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in the kitchen and washroom dirty. Must clean to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Mar 4, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The wash bowls in the 1st and 2nd fl girls toilet room needs to be caulked around the top of the sink. Instructed to caulk around sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The ceiling in the girls 2nd fl toilet room has tissue on it. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found the light shield in the main cooking area damaged. Instructed to replace broken shield.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 30, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor in girls washroom on 2nd floor of toilet paper and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide light in enclosed walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 13, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Feb 6, 2018 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: observed previous minors not corrected from report # 2009498, dated 3/29/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #34 REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, SERVING, AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

10. Jan 30, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available in the following restrooms for students: 3rd floor girls NorthWest; 3rd floor boys Northwest ; 2nd floor girls West; 2nd floor boys Northwest; and 1st floor girls West. Must repair. Must provide hot water temperature of 85F or higher in all student restrooms. Hot and cold water with adequate city pressure must be available at all times in all restrooms. Serious 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minors not corrected from report # 2009498, dated 3/29/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #34 REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, SERVING, AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR UPPER WALL NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN UNISEX SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(WATER DAMAGE).TIGHTEN LOOSE LEFT SINK TO WALL IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK TO WALL IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN OFFICE. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following issues in student restrooms: Large gap between wall and 2 sinks in 3rd floor boys south; left sink missing a cold water meter faucet top in 3rd floor girls Northwest; large gap between wall and sink in 3rd floor boys northwest; and missing 2 meter faucet tops in 3rd floor boys Northeast. Must repair all damaged washbowl sinks/faucets. Must maintain same.

11. Mar 29, 2017 Pass

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    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all missing and damaged floor tiles in kitchen, serving, and storage areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • 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 ceiling near 3-compartment sink. Repair upper wall near 2-compartment. Repair ceiling in unisex second floor washroom(water damage).tighten loose left sink to wall in boys third floor washroom and right sink to wall in boys second floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield inside walk-in freezer and above reach-in freezer in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 2-compartment sink near kitchen entrance. Provide hot water at left sink in boys first floor washroom near main office. Increase hot water pressure at sink in first floor women teacher washroom near main office.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

12. Mar 24, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tile missing and in poor repair in the area where a walk-in cooler is located before you get to the main kitchen; repair or replace floor tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a section of the wall in the kitchen in the corner above the two comp sink in poor repair; must repair/paint wall (facing east). Observed the lower wall in the area where the walk-in cooler is in poor repair; seal holes and paint area.

13. Apr 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Condensation noted in both walk-in cooler and freezer, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and damaged several floor tiles in kitchen area, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on kitchen's ceiling and wall. Heavy dust build-up noted on large exhaust fan at kitchen wall. Instructed to remove paint in all affected areas and clean vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at kitchen light fixture, instructed to install.

14. Jan 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Small section of ceiling in girls washroom on first floor in poor repair due to a previous leak; must plaster. Engineer states that work orders have been submitted for contractors to repair; pending approval from the board of ed. Some dust on vent fan covers in walk-in coolers; remove. Some dust observed inside of vent system above stove; have cleaned (serviced).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet knobs missing at sinks in girls washroom on third floor; replace knobs. Two comp sink in rear of kitchen by the walk-in coolers is leaking at the faucet; replace/repair faucet. Increase hot running water pressure at exposed handsink on wall between serving line areas.

15. Apr 29, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One warmer (holder) in poor repair. Door does not close properly. Instructed to discontinue use until repaired. No food in warmer at time of inspection. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement area in need of cleaning the rotc room and the sports equipment room. Walk in cooler floor in need of cleaning under shelves. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in prep area in need scraping. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaks in various faucets in need of repair in prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in storage areas on the wells prep side in need of cleaning and or removing.

16. Apr 22, 2013 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from 4-15-13 report#1227875 #26 no hot water in student washrooms. Engineer can not provide work order for plumbing issue to be corrected. Critical violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous serious violation not corrected.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One warmer (holder) in poor repair. Door does not close properly. Instructed to discontinue use until repaired. No food in warmer at time of inspection. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement area in need of cleaning the rotc room and the sports equipment room. Walk in cooler floor in need of cleaning under shelves. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in prep area in need scraping. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaks in various faucets in need of repair in prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in storage areas on the wells prep side in need of cleaning and or removing.

17. Apr 15, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water in student bathrooms through out building. Must correct hot water issued through out and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued. Bathrooms not maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One warmer (holder) in poor repair. Door does not close properly. Instructed to discontinue use until repaired. No food in warmer at time of inspection. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement area in need of cleaning the rotc room and the sports equipment room. Walk in cooler floor in need of cleaning under shelves. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in prep area in need scraping. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaks in various faucets in need of repair in prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in storage areas on the wells prep side in need of cleaning and or removing.

18. May 4, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all broken floor tiles in dry storage room and in prep kitchen. Clean floors in boiler room and remove moisture.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling tiles above student dining areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield above prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the hot water pressure at the washbowls in the 2nd and 3rd floor washrooms.

19. Apr 24, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • 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: Found evidence of rodents on site. Found approximately 30-35 mice droppings scattered in teachers lounge in storage closet,in cabinets under service lines,in prep kitchen under sinks,along walls and in corners. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation isued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shleves in walk in coolers or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all broken floor tiles in dry storage room and in prep kitchen. Clean floors in boiler room and remove moisture.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling tiles above student dining areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield above prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucets at the 2 and 3 compartment sinks in prep area. Must repair clog at 2 compartment dump sink. Must increase low cold water pressure at the exposed hand sink in the prep area and at the 3 compartment sink. Must increase the hot water pressure at the washbowls in the 2nd and 3rd floor washrooms. Hot water at the washbowl in the kitchen staff washroom runs continuously. Must repair.

20. Jun 9, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and provide adequate shelving to store items. Paint rusty racks inside walk-in cooler in kitchen and or replace. Provide vent covers inside walk-in freezers. Defrost chest freezer inside teachers lounge. Repair gasket and interior panel with exposed insulation at chest freezer in teachers lounge. Provide screen for window by walk-in cooler near dry storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize pipes under three compartment sink, interior of two compartment sinks, one compartment sinks, window fan in kitchen, behind cooking equipment, utility sink closet on 1st. Floor, interior panel of ice machine, and sides under toilet in staff toilet room on 1st. Floor.

    • 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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AND OR REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN SERVING LINE NEXT TO KITCHEN, KITCHEN AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE RUST FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NEXT TO DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS.

    • 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. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT T DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS NEAR ELEVATOR AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR WALL BASE COVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER BY DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR PEELING PAINT SECTIONS AT WALL AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS BETWEEN SERVING LINES TO REMOVE STAINS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace light bulbs inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water handle in poor repair in kitchen staff toilet room on 1st. Floor. Instructed to repair same. Leaks at faucet necks at three compartment sink, leaks at faucet neck and handle at two compartment sinks, leaks at one compartment sink at faucet neck and handles in dish machine room, and leaks at cold water handle at utility sink in 1st.floor closet. Reverse hot and cold water handles at washbowl in staff toilet room next to girls toilet room on 1st. Floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment and items in dish machine room ie top loading juice units and large cardboard boxes next to outside garbage dumpster to prevent pest harborage.

21. May 26, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles and coving throughout. Replace same making floors smooth and easy cleanable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all holes, crackes and crevices on walls throughout. Making all walls smooth tight fitting and easy cleanable throughout