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DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

415 EAST GROVE STREET, DEXTER, NY 13634

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

This source doesn’t issue a letter grade, so CleanPlate derived the status from the reported violation data.

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Inspection history

  1. Mar 23, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2025

    3 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  3. Jan 12, 2024

    2 violations
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  4. Jan 19, 2023

  5. Apr 27, 2022

  6. Oct 8, 2021

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  7. Nov 13, 2019

  8. Sep 23, 2019

    2 violations
    • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Critical: Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises
  9. Oct 5, 2018

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  10. Oct 23, 2017

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  11. Mar 29, 2016

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  12. Oct 14, 2015

    2 violations
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  13. Feb 3, 2015

    3 violations
    • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  14. Mar 4, 2014

    4 violations
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  15. Apr 19, 2013

    5 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  16. Jun 18, 2012

    1 violation
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  17. Sep 22, 2011

    1 violation
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  18. Oct 7, 2010

    3 violations
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  19. Sep 16, 2009

    2 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  20. Dec 16, 2008

    2 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  21. Dec 11, 2007

  22. Oct 23, 2006

    2 violations
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  23. Dec 15, 2005

  24. Dec 14, 2004

  25. May 13, 2004

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Source: New York State Department of Health. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.