Curtis Elementary School

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in serving area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in boiler room, on floor under shelving units in dry storage area, on floor near lockers in staff washroom area, on floor along walls and corners in kitchen office closet. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on right side of boiler room door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on bases of holding units in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters not covered. Instructed manager to properly close all lids on dumpsters to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in serving area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and corners in prep area, serving area, boiler room, electrical room, locker room and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins,( 1st fl girls,3rdfl, lunchroom staff washroom). Must install and maintain as required.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under left hand washing sink in girls first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and opening in ceiling above reach-in cooler near hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units, on electrical outlets and rolling carts in dry storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in lunchroom staff locker room, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in teachers lounge, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor behind and along shelving unit near exit door and wall near file cabinet in pre-k room 128. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under left hand washing sink in girls first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and opening in ceiling above reach-in cooler near hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a wiping cloth improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at handsink not at full flow. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in main prep area over reach in cooler severely deteriorated with holes and peeling paint. Manager stated that a work order has been initiated and the ceiling in the process of being repaired. Instructed manager ceiling must be repaired and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in dry storage with crumbs, food spillage and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk coolers to remove spills.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on 2 of the outside dumpsters in poor repair (broken and/or missing). This provide a possible food source for pests. Instructed to have replace or repair. Must maintain. Proirity foundation violation #7-28-020(b).

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust from the air vent cover over serving and prep areas to prevent food contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Entry doors# door 5 and gym door not rodent proofed at bottom areas. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins,( 1st fl girls,3rdfl, lunchroom staff washroom). Must install

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors not maintained of debris in janitor closets. Instructed to clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Evedence of improper pest control on premises. Approx 20 live ants by 3- compartment sink and cooler. Also observed 8 dropping in dry storage room and 25 in kitchen prep area, (pre-k room 128, 130) 4 mice dropping by children lockers and book shelves, mop closet 6 dropping on 3rd,and 1st fl. Insrtructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service.priority foundation.

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

Inspector’s note: Entry doors# door 5 and gym door not rodent proofed at bottom areas. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty and rusty shelves in kitchen and storage area, instructed the pic to clean, sanitize and make smooth.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins,( 1st fl girls,3rdfl, lunchroom staff washroom). Must install

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Observed open garbage lids with overflowing garbage. Must maintain garbage area and keep lids closed. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors not maintained of debris in janitor closets. Instructed to clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gasket on reach-in cooler door behind serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all storage cabinets in pre-k room 128.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors between radiators, along walls and in all corners in pre-k classrooms. Seal opening in floor in southwest corner near radiator in pre-k room 130.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and loose baseboards in electrical room near elevator room 124. Seal openings in ceiling around pipe fitting in serving line area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in library storage room. Repair left dryer in boys second floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at right sink in boys third floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize all electrical and mechanical storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on floor inside cabinet under sink and 30 mice droppings on floor between water fountain and sink in pre k- room 130, 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves under counter along south wall, 2 mice droppings between shelving units behind aquarium in pre-k room 128, 40 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in large gym storage room, 10 mice droppings inside bottom of refrigerator in gym office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gasket on reach-in cooler door behind serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of refrigerator in gym office and shelving units in pre-k room 128.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in pre-k classrooms and gym storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and loose baseboards in electrical room near elevator room 124. Seal openings in ceiling around pipe fitting in serving line area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in library storage room. Repair left dryer in boys second floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at right sink in boys third floor washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize all gym, electrical, and mechanical storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling in 1st floor boys and girls washrrom.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Hot water handle in poor repair,(hard to open) on faucet in teacher lounge.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage cluttered and not organized in 1st fl elevator equipment room.must properly organize all storage to prevent a pest harborage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all shelving units in dry storage area, along walls and in all corners in kitchen, serving, mechanical and electrical areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along wall and replace missing baseboard near rear door in gym. Seal large gap along wall base near exit door in third floor mechanical storage area. Seal hole in ceiling near 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair left sink in boys second floor washroom, left hot water faucet in girls third floor washroom (no running water).

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/artwork in elevator storage room 124 and organize gym equipment storage room to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all shelving units in dry storage area, along walls and in all corners in kitchen, serving, mechanical and electrical areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along wall and replace missing baseboard near rear door in gym. Seal large gap along wall base near exit door in third floor mechanical storage area. Seal hole in ceiling near 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair left sink in boys second floor washroom, left hot water faucet in girls third floor washroom (no running water).

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/artwork in elevator storage room 124 and organize gym equipment storage room to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelves in kitchen dry storage area, 10 mice droppings on floor along walls behind reach-in cooler in kitchen, 10 mice droppings scattered along walls and corners behind coolers in serving area, 20 mice droppings on floor inside closet near rear door in gym, 20 mice droppings under sink, on floor under rugs, and shelves in pre-k room, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls in first elevator equipment room 124 and rear storage area on floor along walls, near shelving and behind artwork, 10 mice droppings under sink and 5 mice droppings on computer equipment in third floor teachers lounge. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and soap dispenser broken in boys first floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all shelving units in dry storage area, along walls and in all corners in kitchen, serving, mechanical and electrical areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along wall and replace missing baseboard near rear door in gym. Seal large gap along wall base near exit door in third floor mechanical storage area. Seal hole in ceiling near 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Clean light shields near cooking equipment in kitchen(dust buildup).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair left sink in boys second floor washroom, left hot water faucet in girls third floor washroom (no running water).

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/artwork in elevator storage room 124 and organize gym equipment storage room to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the 2nd to the right washbowl in the 3rd fl girls toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the following plumbing issues: provide cold water to the right washbowl in the girls 3rd fl toilet room. Provide hot/cold running water to the middle and left washbowl in the 1st fl girls toilet room. Increase the water pressure at all the washbowls in the 1st fl boys toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the shelving units in the storage room in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the 2nd storage room in the prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Repair thresholds under auditorium doors. Seal openings in floor around utility sink in utility closet.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings under exposed sink in serving area. Remove peeling paint on walls in serving area. Seal openings in walls in boiler room washroom. Seal openings in walls and ceilings in utility closets.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in girls and boys washrooms. Provide adequate lighting in auditorium.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain other washroom in boiler room. Install back flow device on utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or original certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal cracks in kitchen floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on kitchen ceiling. Seal loose baseboards in kitchen. Seal openings in wall in teachers lounge. Seal openings along wall base in fan room storage area. Remove tissue off ceiling in girls and boys washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light bulbs in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leak under left sink in boys third floor washroom.

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 HealthREPAIR HAND SINK 3RD FLOOR GIRLS SA REPORTED ON REPORT 545681 12/9/11

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE CLUTTER AS LISTED IN REPORT 545681 12/9/11.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair 1st hand sink in the 3rd floor girls washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and construction debris from boiler room and lower level of the main building.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of insects and rodents on site. Also outer openings not protected. Found approximately 25-30 mice droppings scattered along walls and throughout rear food storage area. Also found two live roaches in the storage cabinets under the stage in the gymnasium. Must remove insects and droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted approximately 1 inch gap along bottom of exit 4 door in annex building and found 1/4 inch gaps along bottoms of exit 5,6,7 and 8 doors in the main building. Also found cracked concrete thresholds along bottom of exit 8 doors in the main building. Must repair thresholds and replace door sweeps and make all doors insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issued on annex building report

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago foodservice managers certificate posted and no certified manager present while potentially hazardous foods being served in the main building. Must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities not properly maintained. Found no hot running water at any of the washbowls in the 3rd floor girls washroom of the main building. Must repair sinks and provide hot running water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 9-17-2010 report # 413598 not corrected. (35) must repair peeling paint on ceiling in service area in the main building. Seal gaps along all baseboards in student dining room to prevent any hiding areas for pests. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and construction debris from boiler room and lower level of the main building.

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 ELEVATE SORAGE OFF FLOORS IN MDF ROOM 2ND FLOOR.

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. 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 INSTALL VENTILATION COVER IN MOP ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING 1ST VFLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. must repair and paint ceilings in student dining area