Exeter Job Corps Academy
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Exeter Job Corps Academy, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to seven.
Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 89, which Exeter Job Corps Academy's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink in the culinary kitchen is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener in kitchen and slicer in culinary kitchen) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Foods at the salad bar, located in the self-service area, are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-602.11
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (QT) sanitizing solution for the (3-bay sinks).
4-501.116
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the (kitchen).
4-204.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles in the dough room, located in the culinary kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following: -shelves of underneath cook line -soda fountains in front area -in kitchen area behind and underneath equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
52
Feb 4, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink in the culinary kitchen is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed establishment lacked clean up kit for vomiting and diarrhea. Procedures for vomiting and diarrhea printed and reviewed with PIC. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils in the main kitchen (can opener and mixer) and in culinary kitchen (slicer and mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took equipment above to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken stock (prep 1/26/25) was observed marked with the date that extended the 7 days for TCS foods. PIC voluntary disposed of chicken stock.
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP Salmon observed thawing with package intact in walk-in cooler (label on the ROP salmon package states food item is to remain frozen until used). Salmon was observed at 38 degrees F. Proper thawing procedures for ROP products were reviewed. Staffed removed ROP salmon from the package during the time for inspection.
3-501.13
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Foods at the salad bar, located in the self-service area, are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-602.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles in the dough room, located in the culinary kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the culinary kitchen and main kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.11
47
May 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Environmental Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The condensate pipe from the fan system in the walk-in cooler (located in the culinary class area) was observed with a leak. A bucket was observed being used to catch leaking water. This system must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Food on display not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Apples were observed held out in front service area without protection from consumer contamination. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means.
3-306.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs and liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables and fruits) in a refrigeration unit and the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several foods (see temperatures) were observed held at 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food had just recently been prepared but then stored outside of temperature control. Inspector instructed PIC to place foods in ice water bath for service but that a permanant refrigeration solution must be in place moving forward.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Establishment could not provide proof of food safety manager present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink near the front service line was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged seafood was observed thawing with the packaging intact. ROP seafood must be removed from its reduced oxygen state to allow for adequate oxygen transfer rate. PIC volunatrily disposed of food at time of inspection.
3-501.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking adequate test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.
4-302.14
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed eating while handling food in the front service area. An EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result.
2-401.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the large mixers in both the main kitchen and culinary classroom kitchen were observed with an accumulation of food debris and other residue.
4-602.13
30
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items (see disposal form) were marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Items prepared/prepped/cooked in the establishment shall be used within 7 days. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Food on display not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Apples were observed in front area available for consumers without protection from contamination. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means.
3-306.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked pasta) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
Inspector notes: Per PIC, multi-use surface cleaner is being used for sanitizing the slicer. The multi-use surface cleaner is to not be used for food contact surfaces.
7-202.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the cafeteria side.
4-204.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: 1) A knife in the cafeteria side was observed to be chipped 2) The sanitizer dispenser at the 3-bay sink in the cafeteria side observed to not be pulling sanitizer
4-501.11
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Exeter Job Corps Academy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Exeter Job Corps Academy on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Exeter Job Corps Academy?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Exeter Job Corps Academy.
How does Exeter Job Corps Academy compare to other restaurants in Exeter?
Exeter Job Corps Academy most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Exeter average of 89.
Has Exeter Job Corps Academy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Exeter Job Corps Academy have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Exeter Job Corps Academy means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Exeter Job Corps Academy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Exeter Job Corps Academy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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