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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(WEST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR EAST AND WEST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND ON PACKAGED PAPER TOWELS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CLOSET PRE-K 101, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CONVECTION OVEN IN RIGHT CLOSET PRE-K 101, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNER IN PRE-K 101, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN RIGHT CLOSET PRE-K 100, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON RUG IN LEFT CLOSET PRE-K 100, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS PRE-K 100, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN SUPPLY ROOM NEAR BOILER ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRE-K CLOSET 101. ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF MILK COOLER IN SERVING AREA AND SPILLS INSIDE MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MILK COOLERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(WEST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSETS IN PRE-K ROOMS 100 AND 101, GYM STORAGE, JANITOR SUPPLY STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ALL ELECTRICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCHROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL TABLES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALL COVING IN THE KITCHEN AREA COMMING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEXT TO HOOD.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN BOYS WASHROOM 1ST FL.MUST REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR NORTHEAST STAIRWAY. REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR SWEEPS ON WEST REAR DOORS NEAR BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND TOILET IN LAST STALL IN GIRLS WEST SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BOYS EAST SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINKS IN LADIES WASHROOMS NEAR PRE-K AND MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM NEAR PRE-K ROOM. REPAIR TOILET IN SECOND STALL OF GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(NOT FLUSHING). PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM EAST.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527723 ON 3-11-15:38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE WASHBOWL(CLOSEST TO THE WALL) IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOORS ON THE 1ST FL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN SECOND FLOOR NORTHEAST STAIRWAY. REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR SWEEPS ON WEST REAR DOORS NEAR BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND TOILET IN LAST STALL IN GIRLS WEST SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BOYS EAST SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINKS IN LADIES WASHROOMS NEAR PRE-K AND MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM NEAR PRE-K ROOM. REPAIR TOILET IN SECOND STALL OF GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(NOT FLUSHING). PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM EAST.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOORS ON THE 1ST FL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK,(HOT WATER) IN PRE-K ROOM-101.MUST REPAIR.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS.NO SOAP IN EAST,2ND FL WASHROOMS,NO TISSUE OR SOAP IN BOYS WEST 2ND FL.1ST FL EAST NO SOAP.MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM, AND BOYS WASHROOM DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR(2ND FL EAST).MUST INSTALL/REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK,(HOT WATER) IN PRE-K ROOM-101.MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LUNCHROOM COOLER 2, 3 AND LUNCHROOM COOLER 1. CLEAN MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN LUNCHROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ST. FLOOR BOY RESTROOM. AND REPLACE THE 3 LIGHTS OUT IN LUNCHROOM DINNING AREA.

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. OBSERVED SMALL MIXER NOT IN USE (RUSTY BOWL) ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REMOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS (TWO) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY DOOR 5 IN LUNCHROOM, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE. NEED TO REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP ABOVE COFFEE POT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN LUNCHROOM ACROSS FROM TWO 2 DOOR COOLER/FREEZER.