§131.09(f): Walls and ceilings (building)
Walls and ceilings in the commercial building were not properly constructed, were not in good repair, or were unclean.
| Health Code section | §131.09(f) |
| Type | Building and equipment |
| How DOHMH classifies it | Moderate (100% of its citations) |
| Cited in our records | 513 times at 201 NYC centers |
| Marked open right now | 15 |
The city's wording
Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
This is the text DOHMH or the state attaches to the citation. It is a template, so it can sound harsher or vaguer than the finding behind it.
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Related sections
- §47.41(j): Floors, walls and ceilings
- §47.49(a): Housekeeping and repair
- §131.09(g): Building cleanliness
- §47.43(e): Hand-washing sinks
- §47.59(a): Exit signs
Counts are from the inspection records we hold, as of 2026-10-11. The plain-English note was written by NYC Daycare Check from the city's wording; the citation on each center's page is the record.