Brother Rice High School

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

Inspector’s note: Observed steam table on front prep line in poor repair. Not in use at time. Instructed to repair or remove unit to be able to maintain proper temperature of all tcs foods at tproper tempersture. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at blade. Instructed to replace blade or detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease on sides of fryers and cooking equipment. Sides of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build. All in need of detail cleaning and maintaining at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment and along the entire wall in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spill build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at blade. Instructed to replace blade or detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed steam table on front prep line in poor repair. Not in use at time. Instructed to repair or remove unit to be able to maintain proper temperature of all tcs foods at tproper tempersture. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease on sides of fryers and cooking equipment. Sides of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build. All in need of detail cleaning and maintaining at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment and along the entire wall in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spill build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See volation #55

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from march 7, 2024 report #2590595 #39 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raise #47 observed milk crates being used as shelving in walk in cooler. Provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. #55 ceilining in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #56 fan vents in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. All violations must be corrected and maintained priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up to the interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raise

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 in walk in cooler. Provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezers and coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of hot holding units in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All storage shelves in ice cream room in need of cleaning and organizing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout walk in cooler and ice cream room in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceilining in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Fan vents in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between and at bottom corners of exit doors in dining room, 1/4" gap on bottom of courtyard doors, exit door #14 and exit door #17. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on all doors to prevent pest entry.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at third sink and fourth sink slow draining n women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buidlup on floor behind vending machines in dining area, food spills and debris on floor along walls behind cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light sheilds near cooking equipment and walk-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils in containers improperly stored. Instd to store inverted (handle up)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: One urinal in students toilet room next to cafteria in poor repair, covered with black plastic. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls and attached piping behind/above cooking line and ventilation system with grease, dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep, storage and wali-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving units for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine and dust buildup on interior surfaces of walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in ice cream prep/storage area. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and around pipe fittings near hand washing sink in ice cream prep/storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in prep area and missing light shields above single service articles in storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris behind heavy equipment in lunchroom , ice cream room, and under shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean/maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris behind heavy equipment in lunchroom , ice cream room, and under shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean/maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside lunchroom staff ladies washroom. All washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris behind heavy equipment in lunchroom , ice cream room, and under shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting inside walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving in walk-in freezer that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan near walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean fan and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in ice cream prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls in all storage areas and under desk in dining ara. Instructed to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in laundry room adjacent to kitchen, 20 mice droppings on floor along file cabinet in supply room adjacent to kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving in walk-in freezer that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan near walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean fan and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in ice cream prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors in storage areas. Instructed to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall into the kitchen, next to the restrooms to the kitchen, peeling paint, instructed to remove and replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked, missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer. Instd to replace same so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Lights out in walk in freezers and in rear storage area where utility sink located. Instd to replace same

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

Inspector’s note: Over 40 mice droppings scattered along wall base in storage room where dishmachine used to be located, behind walk in freezer and in table storage closet in dads club. Intsd to remove all droppings, clean all affected areas. Double exit doors #11 not rodent proof, approx. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to rodent proof dooors so as to be tight fitting. Contact pest control for service. Violation serious 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked, missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer. Instd to replace same so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights out in walk in freezers and in rear storage area where utility sink located. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas.

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 40 mice droppings scattered on shelves in library storage area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior surfaces and parts inside ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in prep area. Clean floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Secure loose faucet on right sink in basketball gym washroom. Repair hot water faucet at left sink in women washroom near exit #9.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowls in the students toilet room closest to the cafeteria.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floors behind the heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting to the rear walk in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain running water to the faucet above the soft serve machine in the ice cream room. Instructed to increase the pressure of the hot water at the first washbowl in the students toilet room closest to the cafeteria.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device to the mopsink in the ice cream room.

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

Inspector’s note: Found a large, open tin can of ketchup inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to store in a food grade container.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the fan covers inside the coolers and freezers in need of cleaning, must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors in corners and under/around all heavy equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found damaged floor tiles in the prep area, instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling vents and tiles in the hallway and prep area in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing coving from the lower wall of the storage room by the office. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove excessive ice from compressor in freezer#1, also need to repair this freezer door off line, and replace worn rubber seal around the freezer door.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize slicer. In cooler#2 need to clean dusty fan guard cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove excessive ice from freezer floor, clean floor behind dads club upright coolers in rear hallway. Clean floor under and around cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing wall coving in storage room off the kitchen.

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.RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN FREEZER#2 NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN COOLER IN SNACK ROOM AND CLEAN FILTERS COOKING AREA.

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.CLEAN WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER DAD'S CLUB SIDE,CEILING NEED REPAIR OVER REAR SALAD PREP, AND FRONT COOKING PREP TABLE.ALSO IN MENS ROOM OUTSIDE LUNCHROOM AREA CEILING PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH LADIES AND MENS RESTROOM CEILING VENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN FREEZER # 2 NEED TO REPLACE.

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.OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT TO PROPER DRAIN.ENG STATED HE HAS ORDERED A CONDENSATION PUMP TO REMOVE EXCESS CONDENSATION.

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. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING ON HOT LINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALL SODA MACHINES, AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF PROPER DRAIN LINES TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SNACK ROOM IN NEED OF HAND SINK. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE SMALL STAINLESS NSF APPROVED HANDSINKS. MUST INSTALL.

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

Inspector’s note: Dishmachine on site in poor repair. Instd to repair, replace, or provide 3-compartment sink.