LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Restroom lavatories lack handwash reminder signs. Note: PIC stated they use the set of restrooms found through the library or the other set located across the courtyard. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

The floor around the water heater was wet. Note:Per PIC, maintenance had already serviced the water heater to fix a previous leak. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors of the facility clean and dry.

Water at each handwash station in the restrooms located across the courtyard measured at less than 100F. The left sink reached a maximum of 65F and the right restroom sink measured at a maximum of 83F. Note: Each sink was equipped with an instant water heater. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

1. Observed Vermin in following areas: -Multiple live cockroaches observed on glue trap next to milk cooler. -Multiple dead cockroaches observed on glue trap behind door (by desk area). -One live and one dead cockroach observed on glue trap next to 2 door upright freezer. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Chema Robles - Field Coordinator, has been informed that the facility must remain closed. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Numerous live cockroaches of all life stages were observed near the service line under a cone near the pillar by the freezer. Dead and hatched oothecas were also observed. A live adult and live juvenile cockroach were observed in the back kitchen area on a milk cooler. two dead cockroaches were observed near the upright freezer. Per PIC, they have had an issue since the semester started and they have no pest control. The school custodians has used traps before. No sticky traps observed onsite. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Emma Zuniga, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

The restroom door does not have a self-closing device. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in the office. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

The back door to the facility was kept open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times or provide other measure to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Facility is not maintaining records of refrigeration equipment holding temperatures per their HAACP plan. PIc was able to show records dating from March of this year and back. [CA] The food facility shall follow the approved HACCP plan procedures.