Catalyst Elementary Circle Rock

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of corrosion around floor drain near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed back door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed rodent-proof said door to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the front and rear prep cafeteria and storage spaces need cleaning. Noted floor drain underneath 3-compartment sink with excessive organic buildup. Instructed to remove all built-up debris, clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: O6-201.13 bserved wall base in disrepair in cafeteria (exit door to hallway). Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 small black live flies flying throughout the rear prep area and on heavy equipment, throughout the dry storage room, and in the cafeteria. Noted approximately 20 small rodent droppings behind heavy equipment in rear prep scattered along the wall and alongside covered mixe in the corner. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed back door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed rodent-proof said door to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout the front and rear prep cafeteria and storage spaces need cleaning. Noted floor drain underneath 3-compartment sink with excessive organic buildup. Instructed to remove all built-up debris, clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base in disrepair in cafeteria (exit door to hallway). Instructed to repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2575153 on may 1, 2023. The violation states, "observed no covered receptacles inside of adult unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of adult unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the 3 compartment sink when in use. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the facility along the walls under and around the equipment with a build up of dirt, dust and small debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled lip inside of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on a rolling cart behind the wall of wheere the ic machine is located. Instructed on how to properly store ice scooper between uses to protect the food contact surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the milk cooler door. Instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave in the staff lounge to be soiled with food debris and splash. Instructed to clean the microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the family restroom on the ml floor in the left side. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the restroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield above the food prep area. Instructed to provide a light shield.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: NOTED THE WALL BASE MISSING IN THE 1st FLOOR KIDS WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the base on the cooking equipment to remove spills and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling tiles in the boys wash room in poor repair and/or missing. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area is not maintained. Observed several bags of garbage on the ground outside of the garbage dumpster and an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor corners inside the walk in cooler to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the faucet base at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair low water pressure for hot water in the girls washoom on the 3rd floor annex,instructed to repair water pressure

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 or more garbage bags filled with trash and accumlation of garbage debris on ground surrounding outside dumpster,this is a harborage and food source for rodents,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1537341 date 04-27-2015(35)observed some missing wall tile in the eirst stall of the boys washroom on the third floorn of the old building,must replace tile where missing(38)pbserved very low hot water pressure in the student washroom in the new building,must increase the hot water pressure in all washrooms in the new building(38)no ventilation observed over the stoves in the kitchen as required,must install a ventilation system,instructed to correct violations,serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair low water pressure for hot water in the girls washoom on the 3rd floor annex,instructed to repair water pressure

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage areas,to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor underneath the prep table across from the oven in the kitchen and the floor drain near this prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some missing wall tile in the first stall of the boys washroom on the third floor of the old building; must replace wall tile where missing. Observed a light amount of dust on the fan cover in the walk-in cooler; clean to remove dust from fan cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed very low hot water pressure in the student washrooms in the new building; must increase the hot water pressure in all washrooms in the new building. No ventilation observed over the stoves in the kitchen as required; must install a ventilation system. If stoves are below 7.5kw or 7500 watts no ventilation is needed, however verification of this must be provided.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All foods not in original container must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used . FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP ARE ONE INCH LOWER THAN FLOOR. DRAINS SHOULD BE SLOPE AND EVEN WITH FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Milk crates are used for storing items. Must store items on rack or shelves six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the storerooms, boiler room and water heater room under the shelves and under the heavy equipment has some dust buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all the vents in the boys and girls toilet rooms throughout premises has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in the dry goods store room and 1st floor storeroom old cooking equipment, old prep tables, steam table, boxes, bags ect . Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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. CLUTTER IN THE DRY GOOD STORE ROOM OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT,OLD PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, BOXES, BAGS ECT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT-AND IN CORNERS.

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. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS THROUGHOUT, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE, REMOVE LOOSE PAINT CHIPS, PAINTING WHERE NEEDED.

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 REPAIR THRESHOLD AT SIDE DOOR, BY PLAYGROUND AREA

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. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM