Palmer Elementary School

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation from inspection report#1983072 dated:02/14/2017 not corrected. 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 05/14/2017 Instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 1/26/2018. Serious Violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The green cutting board has deep,dark grooves.Instructed to replace and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed a large opening on corner floor (west wall) in classroom #146(modular building).Instructed to seal opening and maintain.Engineer is aware.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Instructed to repair water stained ceiling at south/west corner inside the girls toilet room (Annex building) and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Obdserved a loose base/faucet of the hand sink inside the girls toilet room at south-end(Annex Building).Instructed to repair plumbing fixture and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND BOTTOM DOOR #02 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND BOTTOM OF DOOR #09 WITH BROKEN STRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND HAND SINKS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING. NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER FOR HAND WASHING (NOTED FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT LEFT HANDSINK INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR ANNEX BUILDING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the hot water not functioning at one of the three washbowl sinks in the annex. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a small leak under the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed an unused milk cooler in the lunchroom. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining and improperly draining- when releasing one filled compartment to drain, that water then flows up into the empty compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly without flowing into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light in the walk in freezer not working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the hot water not functioning at one of the three washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a small leak under the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed an unused milk cooler in the lunchroom. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM(WASHBOWL BY THE URINALS)NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER,OTHER SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER THE BLACK TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WE OBSERVED WALL PANELS BROKEN AND PAINT ARE TAPPED WITH TAPE, AT ANNEX BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TAPE,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM INSIDE THE STAFF DINING ROOM, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN BUILDING NOT MAINTAINED,NOT ENOUGH WATER FLOW,OBSERVED CHILDREN PUTTING THEIR MOUTH ON TOP THE FAUCET TO DRINK WATER,SOMETHING AT DRINK FOUNTAINS AT ANNEX BUILDING AND MODULE,AND SOME OF THEM ARE BROKEN,UNABLE TO PROVIDED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FOUNTAINS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IN ALL DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN ALL THREE BUILDINGS. WASH BOWL AT WASHROOMS AT ANNEX BUILDING NOT MAINTAINING WATER FLOW LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS.METERED FAUCET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR A LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.STEAM-MIXING VALVES ARE PROHIBITED.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SOUTH-WEST BOYS WASHROOM AT MODULE BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT MAINTAINED.EAST SIDE DOORS AT MAIN BUILDING WITH 1/2" TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.ALSO DOOR AT MODULE BUILDING WITH 1/2" OF GAP WE OBSERVED ONE MOUSE DROP ON TABLE BY THE MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EMPTY POP CANS,POP PLASTIC BOTTLES,EMPTY CARTONS OF MILK AND A WHITE BAG HALF OPENED WITH TRASH INSIDE AND DEBRIS ON CEMENT GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.LIDS OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND.KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-2-14,REPORT# 1424209. #32- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL. #36- LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING INSIDE MOP SINK ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS FOR SAID ROOMS. TODAY STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LAYER METAL SHELF WITH NOT SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE,RUSTY SHELF WAS COVERED WITH RUBBER MATS WITH GROOVES ON THEM,BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM(WASHBOWL BY THE URINALS)NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER,OTHER SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASHBOWLS AT BOYS WASHROOM ARE ALMOST DETACHED FROM WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AT MODULE BUILDING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER THE BLACK TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WE OBSERVED WALL PANELS BROKEN AND PAINT ARE TAPPED WITH TAPE, AT ANNEX BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TAPE,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM INSIDE THE STAFF DINING ROOM, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN BUILDING NOT MAINTAINED,NOT ENOUGH WATER FLOW,OBSERVED CHILDREN PUTTING THEIR MOUTH ON TOP THE FAUCET TO DRINK WATER,SOMETHING AT DRINK FOUNTAINS AT ANNEX BUILDING AND MODULE,AND SOME OF THEM ARE BROKEN,UNABLE TO PROVIDED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FOUNTAINS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IN ALL DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN ALL THREE BUILDINGS. WASH BOWL AT WASHROOMS AT ANNEX BUILDING NOT MAINTAINING WATER FLOW LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS.METERED FAUCET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR A LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.STEAM-MIXING VALVES ARE PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BOYS WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAITAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BOYS WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT SAID WASHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING INSIDE MOP SINK ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS FOR SAID ROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS WITH WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT ALLOWING CONSTANT WATER FLOW OF 15 SECONDS. MUST REPAIR ALL SAID HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS, MUST HAVE CONSTANT WATER FOR FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH SPILLAGE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LOOSE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK (RIGHT SINK) INSIDE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (FIRST FLOOR NORTH SIDE), STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (FIRST FLOOR SOUTH), LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK INSIDE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR), LEAKY HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (ANNEX),

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving above 3 compartment sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler walls, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Bathroom floors in annex building, and module building not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in boiler room storage areas need cleaning(main building).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area, and lunchroom areas shall be repaired/sealed.Missing cove moulding in module building shall be provided.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced/repair.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in prep area need cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors bunder heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables need cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Peeling paint on walls outside classroms#208 shall be repair/sealed, damaged ceiling tiles in annex building, shall be replaced/repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken damaged light shield in 2nd floor(main building), 1st floor(annex building)shall be replaced. Light shields in classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways in main building. annex building, module building need cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents ventilation in bathrooms,in module building not clean need detailed cleaning.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, ONE OF THE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MODULE BLDG AND WOMENS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BLDG AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM SOUTH OF THE 2ND FLOOR, ALSO IN THE ANNEX BLDG INSIDE BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ON THE FOLLOWING AREA: 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE STAIR, 2ND FLOOR STAIRWAY SOUTH EAST, WALLS INSIDE THE MOP SINK 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR . MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. .

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TEACHERS WASHROOM INSIDE THE TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM. (No SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR).