154-24 26 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11354 · School Based Child Care
NYC health inspectors visited ST. Mel's Catholic Academy (Queens) 3 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 2 times. Its 67% flagged rate is above the NYC average for school based child care (45.2% NYC average). Last inspection on record: March 28, 2023.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Cleanliness standards — cited 1 time(s), most recently March 28, 2023.
Wash basins with adequate supply of hot and cold water provided; 1:50 basin to child ratio maintained as per HC 49.07 and Building Code 403.0.
Fire safety (school-based programs) — cited 3 time(s), most recently March 28, 2023.
All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB.
Staff health (school-based programs) — cited 3 time(s), most recently March 28, 2023.
School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided.
Building upkeep (commercial building standards) — cited 2 time(s), most recently September 30, 2022.
Walls and ceiling in commercial building not properly constructed; not maintained in good repair; unclean.
Refrigeration & thermometers — cited 3 time(s), most recently September 30, 2022.
Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit.
NYC inspectors cited 12 violation(s) across 2 flagged inspections (out of 3 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is March 28, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
ST. Mel's Catholic Academy was flagged in 67% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — above the NYC average.
4 citation(s) are marked OPEN, meaning the city recorded no correction by its last data update in April 2023. OPEN is not proof something is still broken today — ask what changed since, on your tour.
What is your cleaning schedule, and how do you keep the premises clean while children are present? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: cleanliness standards.)
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