Lindblom Math/Science Academy was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 23, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hot side push faucet not lasting more than 4 seconds at women's staff restroom hand wash sink, instructed to repair so it last 15-20 seconds for proper hands washing.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Clean utensils placed on cloth towels to dry, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in Freezer, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 some faucets in the boys and girls washrooms on the 1st and 3rd floors in need of adjusting to stay on the required minimum time of 15 seconds; instructed to adjust faucets where needed.
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: A slight odor was noted inside of the milk cooler on the serving line; instructed to clean interior of unit to rid of odor.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace some faucets that aren't operable in 1st-4th fl. Boy's & girl's toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat cooked foods such as 1lbs. Cooked beans-119.7f.on serving line.2lbs. Cooked hamburgers-119.2f.in hot holding cabinet. Product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx. 3lbs. $25(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.
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: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap of 3- compartment sink.must elimnate crates in walk in cooler.
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: Must clean debris build up from vegetable walk in cooler shelving units.
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: Must repair or replace loose flooring under 1- door glass reach in cooler,dry food storage 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.
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 scrape chipping paint on walls at serving line and dry food storage area to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the 2-door reach in freezer. Must thaw out and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tile in the dry storage room in poor repair(crack tile). Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the light bulb inside the walk in freezer has brunt out. Must replace 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink near utensil storage shelving. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris inside cabinets under serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed damaged floor tiles in fourth floor dry storage and paper good storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 no hot water at hand washing sinks in girls first floor washroom (58.8f), girls second floor washroom (54.1f), girls third floor washroom (53.7f). Instructed manager to provide 100-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 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 over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in fourth floor dry food storage area, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in fourth floor utility closet near serving area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor and rolling carts in fourth floor paper storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink near utensil storage shelving. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris inside cabinets under serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed damaged floor tiles in fourth floor paper good storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 unused articles and equipment in fourth floor paper good storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organze storage area to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 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 timed faucet hot fixture not properly functioning at handsink in womens staff toilet room. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiuse utensils stored improperly. Instructed manager to invert multiuse utensils inside metal containers with handles in upright position to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and other debris underneath serving line of cafeteria. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 the rubber gasket around the 2-door cooler in the front serving area in poor repair. Must replace rubber gasket and maintain seal.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment very dusty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observe no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure providing all supplies needed to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 found the ceiling above the stalls in the 3rd fl girls toilet room peeling. Instructed to scrape and repaint surface. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Unused freezer with excessive ice build-up. Instd to remove ice and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light out in dry storage room. Instd to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area and behind the food service line. Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor against the wall, under and behind the equipment, on the shelf next to the dishmachine and hot water booster below the dishmachine in the food prep area. Also, observed mouse droppings on the floor against the walls and behind the hot holding unit and coolers. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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 tops and sides of the stoves and ovens in the food prep area.
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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: Peeling paint noted on wall in hallway leading to food personnel staff toilet rooms and on ceiling in 3rd floor girl students toilet room. Instd to repair same so surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Middle 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair same.
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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: Mice droppings noted scattered on floor and along wallbase in mdf room, library, and 3rd floor storage closet. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Noted beverage and food debris scattered on floor in mdf room. Serious violation 7-38-020 serious.
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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: Peeling paint noted on wall in hallway leading to food personnel staff toilet rooms and on ceiling in 3rd floor girl students toilet room. Instd to repair same so surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Middle 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers located in the food store room.
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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 the floor in the kitchen they waxed over the dirty floor. Instructed to strip off the wax and clean the floor.
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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: Walls in the food store room has some peeling paint and ceiling in the main front office has large amount of peeling paint hanging down. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provied a brighter light bulb in the walkin cooler.
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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: Remove peeling paint from 2nd floor boys washroom, on wall in lunchroom by serving line and in hallways where necessary, paint areas where 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean fanguard cover in front line yogurt cooler.
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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: Ceiling in kitchen dry storage area needs repair (water damaged).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Clean inside light shields in kitchen, over canteen front line. Replace broken light shield over front milk cooler line 2. Replace burnt out bulbs in dry storage area and front line front of yogurt cooler.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND REPAIR WALLS IN LUNCHROOM STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN HALLWAY IN LUNCHROOM STAFF LOCKER ROOM. REPAIR CEILING (WATER DAMAGE) IN BOYS AND GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN WALL VENTS IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT DRYER IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
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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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND PUMP EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM.
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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. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 4TH SINK AND REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE ON 5TH SINK IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: 4TH FLOOR FIRE EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR, FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS, FRONT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COPY MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59968 COURT DATE 6-3-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN KITCHEN STORAGE FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND HALLWAY (PEELING PAINT). INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES.
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