Wadsworth Elem

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATIONG FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INOPERABLE SINK IN PRE-K 107 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LUNCHROOM STAFF AND TEACHER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSETS 107 AND 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624251 ON 9-23-25:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CAFE 163 STORAGE, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSETS AND ON TOYS SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K 107, ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSETS, ON STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOTTOM OF CUBBIES IN PRE-K 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM 72.1F, FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM 71.1F, PRE-K 107 72.3F, PRE-K 109 73.5F, PRE-K 110 WASHROOM 73.4F, SECOND FLOOR BOYS 75.5F, SECOND FLOOR GIRLS 76.7F, THIRD FLOOR GIRLS 74.8F, THIRD FLOOR BOYS 69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND INOPERABLE SINK IN PRE-K 109 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LUNCHROOM STAFF AND TEACHER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSETS 107 AND 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624251 ON 9-23-25:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON OUTLETS, PIPING AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, ETC IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS, ON LEDGES IN LUNCHROOM, ON SHELVES IN REAR LUNCHROOM STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN CAFE 163 STORAGE, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSETS AND ON TOYS SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K 107, ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSETS AND BOTTOM OF CUBBIES IN PRE-K 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM 72.1F, FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM 71.1F, PRE-K 107 72.3F, PRE-K 109 73.5F, PRE-K 110 WASHROOM 73.4F, SECOND FLOOR BOYS 75.5F, SECOND FLOOR GIRLS 76.7F, THIRD FLOOR GIRLS 74.8F, THIRD FLOOR BOYS 69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE AREAS, ON LEDGES IN LUNCHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR LUNCHROOM STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN CAFE 163 STORAGE, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSETS IN PRE-K 107, ON BOTTOM OF CUBBIES IN PRE-K 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND INOPERABLE SINK IN PRE-K 109 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LUNCHROOM STAFF AND TEACHER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN PRE-K CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TIMED FAUCETS NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED THROUGH OUT BUILDING.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR DURING A RANDOM CHECK. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 73F TO 73.8F AND 74F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN CORNERS AREAS BY STOVE AND GREASE TRAP. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.