Dutchtown Elementary School

Observed TCS foods (Cooked mashed potatoes and broccoli) not properly protected from contamination on the serving line. Several sneeze shields were removed from the serving area. PIC advised that sneeze shield was removed and never replaced. PIC will contact maintenance and have the sneeze shields reinstalled by 3/16/2026 to prevent potential contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(u) - Food Display (P) (u) Food Display.

1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. P

2. Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to intercept contaminants which may be expelled from the customer's mouth or nose.

3. All food, whether on display, being prepared for service or placed for consumer self-service must be protected fro

Observed mold build up on the interior deflector of the ice machine. PIC will shut down the ice machine, burn the ice, and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize, prior to use. An out of order sign was placed on the ice machine. A follow up will be conducted on 9/25/25.

Milk cooler gasket in bad repair. PIC will have the gasket replaced by 9/26/25.

Observed trash build up behind the dumpster. Also observed the trash lid open. PIC advised that someone from maintenance is required to clean behind the dumpster. She will contact maintenance for assistance.

Observed dead bugs on the floor beneath the dishwashing area. PIC advised that she would clean the area by 3/08/25 and monitor for new activity.

511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed the hand sink faucet with a continuous leak in the kitchen area leading to the dishwashing room. PIC will contact maintenance to have the leak repaired by 3/10/25.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed build up on vents in the storage room and restroom. PIC will clean the vents by 3/08/25. PIC will also clean the vents on a monthly basis. Also observed build up on the floors in the corners of the storage room.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Sanitizer solution observed at 600 ppm in the three compartment sink. PIC remade the sanitizer water. Sanitizer observed at 400 ppm.

Observed dead bugs in the storage room. A glue trap with dead roaches was observed in a hole in the wall where the clean out is located. The hole is an access point for pest. A follow up will be conducted on 9/24/24 to inspect for pest activity.

Dumpster lid will not close. Dumpster lid must be able to close to prevent pest and rodent activity

A hole was observed in the storage room wall. The hole provides access to the clean out. The hole muse be sealed to prevent pest activity.

Sneeze shield must be reinstalled to protect strawberries, baked beans, and TCS foods that do not contain a peel on the serving line

Dumpster lid missing. Dumpster lid must be replaced to prevent pest and rodent activity

Excessive dust in kitchen area on ceilings and vents above the food prep station. Please have maintenance clean vents to ensure food product isn't being contaminated.

Excessive dust in kitchen area on ceilings and vents above the food prep station. Please have maintenance clean vents to ensure food product isn't being contaminated.

Observed two (2) light bulbs out above cooking area where food is prepped. Please have bulbs replaced.