THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE TABLES AND EXTERIOR DOOR, 3 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE LUNCHROOM, 10 DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALL, 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SMALL METAL STORAGE CABINET IN THE LUNCHROOM AND 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE LARGE METAL STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S OFFICE, 15 DROPPINGS IN AND UNDER THE METAL CABINET AT THE END OF THE SERVICE LINE WHERE THE COMPUTER IS SET UP AND NEXT TO THE MILK COOLER, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE WOODEN STORAGE PALLET AND BEHIND THE PLASTIC EQUIPMENT TOTE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 30 DROPPINGS ON THE CARPET FLOOR BEHIND THE DESK AND INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINETS OF ROOM 131. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER WALL OF THE LUNCHROOM NEXT TO THE EXTERIOR DOOR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING BUFFET PART OF FACILITY FOR EMPLOYEES DISPENSING FOOD FOR STUDENTS FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING TILES UNDER ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING BUFFET PART OF FACILITY FOR EMPLOYEES DISPENSING FOOD FOR STUDENTS FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING TILES UNDER ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/3/2019 REPORT NUMBER # 2282454 VIOLATION# 51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT VIOLATION #53 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM VIOLATION #55-MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR MISSING TILES UNDER DUMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA -MUST CLEAN WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA -MUST REPAIR WALL PILING PAINT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT TEMPERATURE OF WATER ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE AND KIDS BATHROOMS ON ALL FLOORS DOES NOR REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.(MEASURED TEMPERATURE WARY FROM 75-88 F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT IS BROKEN.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK IN BASEMENT JANITORIAL AREA

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR MISSING TILES UNDER DUMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL PILING PAINT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO WASHBOWL SINK) FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,CLOSE TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DOOR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE MAKER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BY THE STAIR CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA GOING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE THE FREEZER AND COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM ARE LOCATED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE BOY'S LOCKER ROOM, 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK ON PIPE AT CEILING IN THE PAPER CUP STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOLER STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SNEEZEGUARD ON EAST SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR LOCATED AT THE (EAST) FOOD SERVICE SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE SNEEZEGUARD TO FULLY PROTECT SAID SALAD BAR FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGH CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE ACTIVE CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNERS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON LOWER BRICK WALL AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE ACTIVE CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SOME REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH KITCHEN WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK ON PIPE AT CEILING IN THE PAPER CUP STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOLER STORAGE AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY STAIRWAYS, HALLWAYS, BATHROOMS, AND OVERALL DIRT AND LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FULL TRASH BAGS LEFT ON CLASSROOM FLOORS AND NOT EMPTIED DAILY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EMPTY ALL TRASH DAILY TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO BAIT STATION MAP OR LIST IN THE CHEM WISE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A MAP OF BAIT STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO HAVE A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM CAUSING GARBAGE AND WASTE TO SPILL OUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED: WHEN LETTING OUT ONE COMPARTMENT THE WATER FLOWS INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT BEFORE DRAINING VERY SLOW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY STAIRWAYS, HALLWAYS, BATHROOMS, AND OVERALL DIRT AND LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FULL TRASH BAGS LEFT ON CLASSROOM FLOORS AND NOT EMPTIED DAILY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EMPTY ALL TRASH DAILY TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT LUNCH ROOM DINING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN DINING AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor tile missing in dining area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile. Floor in basement boiler room not maintained. Instructed to remove excessive water from wall seepage.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation cover above 3 compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up. Walls in boiler room not maintained in areas. Instructed to seal walls and repair seepage.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE CULINARY ART KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS INSIDE THE CULINARY ART KITCHEN, AND MOP SINKS THRU-OUT THE SCHOOL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM, AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOMS, MDF ROOM AND CULINARY ART KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN MOP SINK INSIDE 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET AT EAST SIDE AREA OF BUILDING, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCETS FOR TWO HAND WASHING BOWLS INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM NEAR THE AUDITORIUM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 2ND FLOOR LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT, 2ND BOYS WASHROOM, (USING WASHROOM FOR STORAGE)AND SOME MOP CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.