Hefferan Elementary

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle lids not tight fitted. Instructed to replace damaged lids in order to prevent pest harborage as required and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). No citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors under unused dishwashing machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris, clean and sanitize

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored alongside 2 door cooling units in prep area. Instructed to remove all miscellaneus items, elevate at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain premise

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout prep area and toiletroom. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a exit doors in poor repair, noted worn wearther strippings. Must repair/replace to prevent possible entry points for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the rear in coolers and freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the kitchen and storage areas along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lighting in the kitchen staff washroom very dim. Must provide and maination bright lighting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in cafeteria area (near kitchen entrance) with large gap between rear of equipment and adjoining wall and missing seal, handwashing sink fully functional. Instructed to adjust handwashing sink to allow for adequate sealing to adjoining wall and maintain all equipment exposed to seepage or spillage sealed to adjoining facilities.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's use restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide covered recetacles in all restrooms for female use for disposal of sanitary products and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in unisex washrooms and girls on first floor, as well as sink coming loose from wall in boys toilet room on first floor. Must repair and maintain aslo instructed to increase water pressure for effective handwashing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tile at the three compartment sink broken and along the serving line a hole in the floor tile. Instructed they must repair and maintain as a means of making the floor easy to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment in the food prep area with a build up of dirt, dust and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in both girls washrooms on first floor. Instructed to increase water pressure for effective handwashing.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in the refuse area. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in freezers and coolers in the dining area to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry food storage area and the front serving area around storage cadinet and in the pre-k class rooms to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENS TO ENSURE THE CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. VIOLATION WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED AS A MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1981448 ON 1/13/17 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION (NOT CORRECTED) FROM REPORT #2170044 ON 5/22/18.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1981448 ON 1/13/17 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the milk coolers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace the missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage room.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Must provide proof of training for all food handling employees.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty racks inside the milk cooler next to the 2 door cooler. Must remove rust from racks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the lunch room storage/office to remove spills around the cooler. Also floors need cleaning in the corners in the dining area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: dust build-up inside cubbies, storage shelves and cabinets in pre-k 101 and 100.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in all sections of the boiler rooms, in food manager"s office, in utility closets, and in all other storage rooms where dust and debris is present.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace or remove chipping surface from ceiling tiles in kitchen above cooking equipment, and re-paint or replace affected tiles.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace blown lights in the following areas: underneath hood in kitchen prep area, in dining room, and in all pre-pk classrooms.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace broken water tank connected to the 1 compartment sink in pre-k 103.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all articles stored in all closets in hallways and in the pre-k classrooms 6 inches off the floors. This will eliminate all possible harborage areas, and allow easy access for cleaning and servicing by pest control.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed interior surface of microwave ovens with excessive food debris in teacher's lunchroom in need of detail cleaning. Instructed the manager to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and broken floor tiles under 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to replace or level floor tiles and maintain. Also observed all floors in kitchen, lunchroom, storage/office and in teachers lounge with debris and liter in the corners and along the walls. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb on the left side kitchen hood. Instructed manager to replace bulb and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a faucet continuously running hot water at the far left corner handsink in the girls washroom located on the west end of the building. Instructed manager to fix and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior bottom shelf of reach in coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at the base of the faucet of the middle sink of the three compartment sink. Also must incease the water pressure at the hand sinks in the kitchen.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Reattach loose rubber gasket at cooler door next to three comp sink

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment has dust buildup on them. Defrost and clean the reachin milk coolers has ice buildup inside them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Seal around metal grease receptor on floor in the kitchen by three comp sink. Also replace the worn and missing floor tiles too.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling 1st floor has peeling paint. Remove the peeling paint and paint it. The second floor ceiling has a large amount of water stained tiles. Must replace them. Must seal holes around pipes of sinks and toilets in the toilet rooms throughout where needed and secure all the sinks to the walls in the toilet rooms too.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Second sink in girls washroom on second floor (west) leaking at p-trap repair it. First floor girls north has second sink leaking at pipe repair it too. In the boys toilet room north east sind the 4th and 5th urinals not working repair them.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the 1st floor hall way by the elevator old unused equipment, computers, printers, copy machines ect. Clutter in both fan rooms ist and 2nd floors. Clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Reattach loose rubber gasket at cooler door next to three comp sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal holes under handsinks in washrooms on first and second floors (boys and girls) where needed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected. Second sink in girls washroom on second floor (west) leaking at p-trap; repair. First floor girls north has one sink leaking at pipe underneath and no cold running water; repair.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FL BOOK ROOM AND CLOSET OF ROOM 101. SEAL AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN BY THREE COMP SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED: SECOND FL. BOYS WEST FIRST SINK AND ONE TOILET, SECOND FL. GIRLS WEST FIRST SINK, FIRST FL. GIRLS WEST UNDER SINKS, FIRST FL. BOYS WEST SECOND SINK AND ROOM 101 SEAL AROUND TOILET PIPE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN WHERE SQUIRTING WHILE RUNNING WATER. FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NORTHEAST REPAIR HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Must repair or replace:Door gasket in poor repair on reach in cooler,missing stall door on 2nd fl.girl's.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:hood at cooking equipment & staff refrigerator.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must replace:missing floor tiles in 2nd fl. book room & room101 closet.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal:All openings around pipes leading into ceiling in kitchen.Must repair or replace:Lunch room ceiling in poor repair,room 101 ceiling tiles stained & missing.Must scrape & paint:peeling paint on pillars in lunch room..Must adjust:door sweep on play ground door.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:Adequate lighting in lunch room &staff lounge.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:low water pressure at some hand sinks in toilet rooms,1st fl.girl's & 2nd fl. boy's leaky toilet.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.Must elevate:Articles off of floor and away from walls in tool room,1st fl. storage.