JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS NUMBER 11 AND DELIVERY SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE CORNER OF FLOOR NEXT TO THE HAND-WASHING SINK, AND BEHIND WARMER AND COOLERS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN LUNCHROOM 121. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO THE STAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR NUMBER 11. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, ON THE TWO-DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOM NUMBER 120 IN UNSANITARY STATE WITH TOILET PAPER AND URINE ON TOILET SEATS.INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANTIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN TOILET SEATS AND BOWLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES BEHIND THE STEAMER AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM CONNECTED TO THE LUNCHROOM #121 AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SAME LUNCHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, LITTER IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE STAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR NEXT TO THE EXIT DOORS #11 AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE MANAGERS OFFICE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED OLD GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANITIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS AS EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN LUCHROOM NEXT TO THE WARMING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FROZEN VEGETEBLES IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN BUCKET OF WATER IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: CORRECTED - 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.3F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 61.4 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 78.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 82.6 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 81.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA, IN KITCHENS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAND UP 1-DOOR PRODUCE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID DAMAGED FREEZER DOOR GASKET.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNUSED AND BROKEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/ BREAD STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(c).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL STAFF UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL STAFF UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNUSED AND BROKEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/ BREAD STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(c).