Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in pre-k classroom in vent panel. All droppings were removed and all affected areas were cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in storage closets in classrooms. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lighting in storage room off kitchen to be poor. Observed only one working bulb. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets on hand washing sinks in girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in need of cleaning under sinks in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available during inspection. Instructed manger to provide. Pest control log book shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

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 inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets on hand washing sinks in girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in need of cleaning under sinks in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles to be water damaged in kitchen rear dishwashing area over prep table(with attached cutting board), observed missing ceiling tiles near walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on hood system filter over hot cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged in kitchen food preparation above prep tables. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed a few missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen food prep area. Must repair/replace and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt out light bulb on the ceiling in the dry storage room. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SMALL HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS AND LUNCH ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. (B) AND 2ND FL. (G) NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND HAND SINK.

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 evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies on walls and floor drains under 2 & 3 comp sink,unused dish machine.also,appx"1/2-3/4" gap in corner of lunch room door.rodent proof door to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/29/18.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no valid food managers certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (turkey,ham sandwiches,etc).must provide and post at all times.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged door handle on small hot holding cabinet.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers and shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler floor.must clean debris from floor and drains in prep and dish washing areas,walk in cooler.must repair or replace damaged floor drain under 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep areas and lunch room,broken and missing wall bases in lunchroom.must clean debris from filters at hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment and lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in rear prep area/ dish washing area.must repair or replace low cold water pressure at hand sink in 2nd fl. (b) and 2nd fl. (g) no cold running water at 2nd hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and or organize clutter in rear area of lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all dust and debris from under and around all equipment. Must correct and maintain. Floor tile under 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Hole needs to be sealed. Correct and maintain.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Must provide hot or tempered running water at the washbowl and handsink in the pre-k class room located in mobile 1,instructed to repair serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed,serious violation 7-38-012

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Must provide hot or tempered running water at the washbowl and handsink in the pre-k class room located in mobile 1,instructed to repair serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains under the two comp and three comp sinks need cleaning; clean floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup under steam table in lunch room. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and dirt buildup on and around floor drain near 3 compartment sink. Must clean, paint, and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in hot holding unit and external thermometer not working. Must repair or obtain thermometer to monitor temperature.

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Two bottles of "absolutely fabulous" cleaning solution which has no ingredients listed anywhere on the bottle was found in modular pre-k room m-1, a gallon of bleach and a coca cola bottle with a bright blue cleaning solution was found in the bottom of an unlocked cabinet between m-1 and m-2 along with an unmarked bottle of light blue cleaning solution. A drinking water bottle marked "fabuloso" was found in room m-1 on a low shelf. An unmarked spray bottle of light blue solution was found in front of the childrens toilet in m-2. All of the above items were removed from the rooms at this time and school employees were counseled to request all cleaning products from a school approved source. Discussed cleaning supply usage with the school principal and engineer at this time and suggested a training plan for school employees and helpers.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling above the annex rear kitchen prep table is water damaged, replace the damaged ceiling tiles. The bathroom walls in rooms m-2, 112, 113 and 114 are dirty and damaged, clean and reseal the walls so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The sink / storage area between rooms m-1 and m-2 is very dark, install additional lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: The toilet flush button is hanging out of the wall of the washroom in room # 114, a faucet handle is missing in room # 113 sink and the sink in room # 114 drains slowly, repair the plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal hole in wall at back of toilet in kindergarten room 114.

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

Inspector’s note: Restore cold running water to handsink in mens washroom.

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 RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.,SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K (M-2) 1- COMP SINK VANITY IN POOR REPAIR.

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 SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K( M-2) SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES IN PRE-K (M-1),FILTER AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,STAFF LOUNGE STORAGE CABINETS.

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 FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK,WATER FROM FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.

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 LEAKY CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES,SOUTH MOBILE STAFF & STUDENT TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES. .MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

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 2ND FL. MEN'S NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK & 2ND FL. GIRL'S NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH MOBILE FOR PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE SINKS & MAINTAIN. HOT WATER RESTORED AT THIS TIME.

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 MISSING TILE ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN MAIN OFFICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON DELIVERY DOOR..MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K ROOM.,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK.

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 BOTTOM PANELS OF CABINETS INSIDE STAFF LOUNGE MUST BE SEALED.

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 THRU-OUT PARENTS ROOM AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

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 BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND BOWL INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR.

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 SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STORAGE CABINET IN STAFF LOUNGE.

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; MOP SINK NEAR KITCHEN, CABINETS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF 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 CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS.

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 FAUCETS AT 2PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND MENS WASHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize elevator rooms, to prevent pest harborage.