Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
70
Score
Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe has been inspected 15 times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from May 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE IN THE DISH ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL REAR KITCHEN ADJACENT TO THE DISHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR THE SAME SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING MILK IN BARKLY BISCUIT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED A BULK FOOD FLOUR CONTAINER MISSING ITS LABEL IN THE BARKLY BISCUIT KITCHEN. MUST RELABEL.
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70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEAL ETC) IN BAKERY PREP KITCHEN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-303.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT AREA).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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May 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN (DISMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME). A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEAL ETC) IN BAKERY PREP KITCHEN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT AREA).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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74
May 17, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN STORED COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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86
May 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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95
Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.(COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT CAFE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Oct 30, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE BELONGINGS,
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95
Sep 19, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM PANEL OF COOLER AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PARENTS INSIDE THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CAN BE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA/BAKERY KITCHEN.
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Jun 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSIDE DISH ROOM.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINK SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE ALL (10) TOILET ROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe.
Has Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training — Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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