Ames Middle School/Marine Military Academy

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WITH MISSING LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS SINKS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP DOOR #8. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL ROOM FLOOR AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM IN CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED FOR CPS SCHOOL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING/MISSING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE OVENS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS/PROVIDE COVERS FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVICE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE CAN BE STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE LIDS CLOSED AND THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MAINTAINED CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES AND EQUIPMENT) STORED AT THE BACK OF THE LUNCHROOM ON THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE CEILING IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. & 2ND FL. (GIRLS) TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM AND ADJUST HOT WATER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to the serving line prep area. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink immediately accessible to the serving line prep area and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks throughout facility: at the kitchen exposed hand sink, at the washrooms for kitchen staff, and at washrooms throughout building for children and staff. Maximum temperature reached 67.2f. Instructed facility to correct and maintain hand washing sinks with hot water at at least 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to the serving line prep area. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink immediately accessible to the serving line prep area and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.