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ST. MARGARET OF CORTONA SCHOOL: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

452 WEST 260TH STREET, Bronx, NY 10471 · School Based Child Care

ST. Margaret OF Cortona School in Bronx was inspected 3 times between 2020 and 2023, and 2 of those inspections ended with at least one violation cited. That is a 67% flagged rate — above the NYC average for School Based Child Care in NYC (45.2%). Last inspection on record: December 2, 2022.

3inspections (2020–2023)
2flagged inspections
67%flagged rate
45.2%NYC school based child care avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

MAJOR

Food service permits (school-based) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

School has designated a food service supervisor. Supervisor holds a FPC in accordance with 81.15(a).

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MAJOR

Children's health records (school-based programs) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Children enrolled in school-based child care program have not received periodic medical examination.

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Staff health (school-based programs) — cited 17 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided.

Status on record: 17 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Staff training (school-based programs) — cited 32 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire.

Status on record: 32 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Written safety plan (school-based) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 15, 2021.

Written Safety Plan contains provisions for the operation, maintenance and testing of fire alarm and detection systems.

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has ST. Margaret OF Cortona School had?

NYC inspectors cited 52 violation(s) across 2 flagged inspections (out of 3 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is December 2, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does ST. Margaret OF Cortona School compare to other NYC daycares?

ST. Margaret OF Cortona School was flagged in 67% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — above the NYC average.

What kind of violations did inspectors find at ST. Margaret OF Cortona School?

The most common issue family was “food service permits (school-based)”: School has designated a food service supervisor. Supervisor holds a FPC in accordance with 81.15(a). Last cited December 2, 2022.

What should I ask ST. Margaret OF Cortona School about its inspection record?

Do you hold the required food service permits, and who supervises food preparation? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: food service permits (school-based).)

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