North Lawndale College Prep

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 out c 12/20/2024 observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the in the kitchen along the serving line and prep table. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 out c 12/20/2024 observed broken ceiling panel above freezer in dinning room. Must repair or replace damaged ceiling and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with two broken lids. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued."

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the in the kitchen along the serving line and prep table. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken ceiling panel above freezer in dinning room. Must repair or replace damaged ceiling and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in upstairs computer server/it room. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate all items at least six inches from floor for the prevention of pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided in the women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up and dead insects inside light shields covers in lunchrooms and throughout rear storage areas. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear food storage room. Must provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in freezer. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken coving along the wall in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter in storage room 008 across from cafeteria. Instd to remove clutter/unnecessarry articles and organize

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster area not maintained.observed trash bags over flowing above rim of dumpster and lids wide open,trash and debris on ground around dumpster.must place trash bags and debris in dumpster & keep lids closed and maintain.trash bags ,debris are inside of dumpsters and lids are tight fitting now.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior panel of ice machine,microwave and table in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in walk in cooler and excessive build on floor under 3- comp sink.must repair or replace damaged flooring in prep area,dish washing area,lunchroom and missing floor tile in staff lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen office,prep area,missing and stained ceiling tiles in ground level (b&g) ,2nd fl. (b)toiletrooms,ceiling in lunchroom in poor repair,loose wall base , missing wall panel and hole in wall near microwave in lunchroom.must clean walls near 3- comp sink,ceiling & light shileds in lunchroom.must scrape peeling paint on upper wall near skylight at serving line and ventilation unit in lunchroom above tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs above serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot & cold water pressure at hand sink in prep area.must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks to stay on longer in ground level (b & g),3rd fl.(g).

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

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous order issued, dated 05/12/2016, report #1770612, violation listed below: 34 floors in poor repair in kitchen area, cracked floor tile needs replaced, 35 walls in poor repair in dining area, holes and broken plaster, instructed to repair, and better maintain, serious violation: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in poor repair in kitchen area, cracked floor tile needs replaced,

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in poor repair in dining area, holes and broken plaster, instructed to repair, and better maintain,

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food product in dry storage area, instructed to provide storage space to store personal belongings,

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No pest control log book available at this time of inspection, instructed to have upon next visit, serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in poor repair in kitchen area, cracked floor tile needs replaced,

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in poor repair in dining area, holes and broken plaster, instructed to repair, and better maintain,

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food product in dry storage area, instructed to provide storage space to store personal belongings,

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles above the last toilet in the girls washroom on the first floor; replace damaged ceiling tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: the first floor girls washroom has one sink with no hot running water (first sink); restore hot running water to this sink. Observed a leak at the hot water faucet when in use in the staff washroom on the first floor near room 106; repair leak at faucet. No ventilation observed over the convection oven in the kitchen used for cooking; must provide proper ventilation. (if oven is below 7.5kw or 7500 watts, no ventilation is needed; however documentation must be provided to verify).

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of milk/juice cooler with rusty surfaces and aluminum foil on shleves. Instd to remove both foil and rust so as surfaces to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing door on staff toilet room 1st floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights out in 2nd floor utility sink closet and 1st floor storage closet. Replace lights. No lightshields in prep area above serving line and by 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement staff toilet and boys hot water faucet in poor repair, leaking. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: The ice machine door interior is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine door.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors and baseboards along the perimeter of the cafeteria dining and serving area are dirty and some old ant activity was found, clean and seal up said areas to prevent possible harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen pantry is packed with items in the rear and difficult to monitor and clean, remove and reorganize the above area. The mop and cleaning supply closets are dirty and unorganized, maintain the above areas on a daily basis.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The ice scoop holder is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the above.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. KITCHEN MANAGER ON SITE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. SHOWED A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN 2009; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

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. FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING IN ROOM 205A TO REMOVE TRASH AND OTHER ITEMS.

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. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING AT ONE WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR OF LUNCHROOM. SEAL HOLE IN WALL OF BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR BY WINDOW AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN SAME WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL TOILET ROOM DOOR IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,OFFICE 1- COMP VANITY & MICRO WAVE,LIGHT SHIELD IN 3RD FL. STAFF,MDF ROOM MICROWAVE,STAFF LOUNGE MICROWAVE & REFRIGERATOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED,LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,ROOM 205A & 108B.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM & BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES STAINED & MISSING IN BASEMENT MEN'S & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM,BASEMENT STAFF (W),3RD & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 3RD FL. (G) & BASEMENT STAFF (W).NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL (STAFF).

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 IN BOILER ROOM.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER,STORAGE ROOM 008,OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM,MDF ROOM,ROOM 205A,2ND FL. TEACHERS LOUNGE,ROOM 108 A & B.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM & BAG OF POISON ON FLOOR UNDER RAMP IN BOILER ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/11.

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 WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL TOILET ROOM DOOR IN 3RD 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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,OFFICE 1- COMP VANITY & MICRO WAVE,LIGHT SHIELD IN 3RD FL. STAFF,MDF ROOM MICROWAVE,STAFF LOUNGE MICROWAVE & 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED,LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,ROOM 205A & 108B.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM & BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES STAINED & MISSING IN BASEMENT MEN'S & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM,BASEMENT STAFF (W),3RD & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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 REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 3RD FL. (G) & BASEMENT STAFF (W).NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL (STAFF).

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 IN BOILER ROOM.

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 CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS, MDF ROOM, ROOM 205A AND TEACHERS LOUNGE 209.

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 REPAIR WALLS INSIDE MDF ROOM.

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 REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS IN BOYS WASHROOM AT HAND SINKS NEAR KITCHEN/NORTH AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out room 308a and 208b, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOLER INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

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 AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BUILDING, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 REPAIR WALLS WHERE NEEDED THRU-OUT BUILDING, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 REPAIR BASEMENT WASHROOMS FAUCETS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE, SAME SINKS.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out closets and storage rooms, must clean, organize, remove unnecessary articles and stored articles off floors, away from walls to prevent pest harborage.