Orr Academy High School 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: 6-501.14 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
24 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 persist.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 critical4 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 sanitize.
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 (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. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
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 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: 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
1 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 ramp going into the walk-in cooler in poor repair. Noted opening underneath. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
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: Observed inadequate hot water temperatures at handsinks in second floor boy's and girl's restroom (range from 74.8f-78.1f). Instructed person in charge to restore and maintain hot water temperature at handsinks at minimum of 100f. Prioity violation 7-38-030(c).
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 peeling paint and rust on interior ceilings of walk in coolers (c#2 and c#3). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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: Observed inadequate hot water temperatures at handsinks in second floor boy's and girl's restroom (range from 74.8f-78.1f). Instructed person in charge to restore and maintain hot water temperature at handsinks at minimum of 100f. Prioity violation 7-38-030(c).
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 peeling paint and rust on interior ceilings of walk in coolers (c#2 and c#3). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Found the handwashing sinks located in the 2nd floor south boys washroom and the 2nd floor south girls washroom without hot water. Water temperatures ranging from 88f-94f. 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving inside the room adjacent to the serving line. Instructed to remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.
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: Found heavy ice build up inside the breakfast freezer #1. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, and clean.
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: Found a leak at the left compartment faucet base on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the base coving peeling off the wall near the garden exit door in the main dining area. Instructed management to repair base coving 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: Found heavy dust build up on the ceiling vents located in the womens and mens employee (kitchen) washrooms. Instructed management to detail clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted a few lights burnt out in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the air vents through out the kitchen are dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of walk-in cooler #1. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize room 011 in the basement.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations not corrected from report #2167003 on 5/1/18: 18 - observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor, storage shelves, equipment, wood pallets in room 012 in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. 26 - no hot water is provided to the handwashing sinks in the basement boy's washroom. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f for proper handwashing at all handwashing sinks. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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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 of walk-in cooler #1. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize rooms 011 and 012 in the basement.
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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: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor, storage shelves, equipment, wood pallets in room 012 in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area is not maintained clean. There is an extreme amount of litter and garbage on the ground around all sides of the waste compactor and behind the recycling dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain this area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot water is provided to the handwashing sinks in the basement boy's washroom. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f for proper handwashing at all handwashing sinks. Serious violation 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: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of walk-in cooler #1. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize rooms 011 and 012 in the basement.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Must clean the interior bottom shelves of reach in coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Leak at ice machine in kitchen area, instructed to repair,
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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: Floor not clean in basement hall way, instructed to clean daily,
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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 vents and light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, instructed to clean daily, and stained ceiling in basement area, instructed to repair, and better maintain,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: First floor and basement area boys bathroom low hot water pressure, and girls first floor toilet seat broken, instructed to repair and better 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)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Garbage spillage, flies, and tree branches. Serious violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside walk in cooler. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 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 the south most door on the west set of exit doors in the main entrance hallway with an approximate 1/4 inch gap along the bottom edge of door. Advised to repair and maintain so that all edges are tight fitting and rodent and insect proof. Serious violation 7-38-020. Citation issued.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at handsink in 2nd floor south cafeteria. Instructed to repair and maintain so that hot and cold water is available, under city pressure. Serious violation 7-38-030. Citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler # 3 with metal flooring not secured near entrance ramp. Instructed to secure to floor and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found dirt buildup on fan cover in walk in cooler # 3. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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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 ventilation covers in all the bathrooms on premises with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain. Found dust buildup on kitchen ceiling around all vents. Advised to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at every faucet on the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, at the faucet on the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen, at the wash basin drain on the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, and at the water fountain drain in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Found a non-working thermometer in walk in cooler #1 in the kitchen. Advised to replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Rusty grease traps found under the sinks all four serving lines 2s,2n, 3s,3n. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all the hoods, filters and pipes underneath the hoods. Two in the kitchen and then above all the serving lines 2nd floor south,2nd floor north, 3rd floor south and 3rd floor north they have dust and dirt buildup on them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the kitchen has dust buildup on them.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must have working thermometers inside walk-in coolers
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a ventilation system over stoves in culinary arts room.
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