Columbia Explorers

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water pressure at right handwashing sink in boy's washroom(left handwashing sink is function properly), observed no hot or cold water pressure at left handwashing sink in girl's washroom(right handwashing sink is functioning properly) and observed no cold water pressure at staff washroom in modular building. Instructed to restore said water pressure to said handwashing sinks in modular building and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room/employee breakroom . Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tiles in said area and maintain. Observed missing light shield in dry storage/employee breakroom. Instructed to replace missing light shield with solid light shield and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in hood. Instructed to repair/replace non working light in hood and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4" gap on bottom right rear exterior kitchen door. Instructed to repair to make tight fitting to prevent pest entry, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found slight debris build up inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door in prep area not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom corner of door. Instd to repair and maintain so as to be tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the outer lid of the ice machine being held together with purple duct tape(lid broken), instructed to repair/remove the dust tape.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area not clean, instructed to clean. Also the wall caulk behind the three compartment sink turning colors/with a black substance on it, instructed to clean or replace the caulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the two #10 can openers not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in need of painting behind the pot rack in main kitchen, aldo in dish room recaulk around 1 compartment sink and clean wall around the dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in side dish room, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing over the two coolers rear kitchen area. Instructed to replace missing tiles. Also clean or replace stained ceiling tiles in front of steamer. Clean wall in corner behind 3 compartment sink, or recaulk.

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 live fruit flies on the walls and ceilings of the food prep area, dishroom, janitor's closet and lunchroom. 10 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance on base at wall and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Replace same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath and top of dishmachine. Repair all leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panel in dry storage. Replace missing ceiling panel and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panel in dry storage. Replace missing ceiling panel and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from storage closet in room 109 and 111 also remove clutter from electrical room on 1st floor to prevent rodent harborage

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.THE INSIDE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST & LIME BUILD UP.MANAGER & EMPLOYEE REMOVED ICE ,CLEANED & SANITIZED ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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 IN UTILITY MOP SINK AREA LOCATED BY PREP 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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES 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 CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: WAlK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at urinal in boys toilet room 2nd floor. Repair same.

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING BOY'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.

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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

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 machine.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES & LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 20 EACH FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K,ANNEX GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,PRINCIPALS OFFICE.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE LOCATED AT REAR ENTRY DOOR TO KITCHEN.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE DUMPSTER FROM NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #60433 4/19/10 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S (S).#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,STAFF BREAK ROOM MICROWAVE.#35 MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

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 REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (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 SOILED GARBAGE CANS STORED IN LUNCH 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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS 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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

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 ANNEX STORAGE CLOSET AT SECURITY DESK.

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.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL.(SOUTH)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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.

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.DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN LUNCHROOM.

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.ADJUST SOME DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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.PRE-K ROOM 113 NEEDS LIGHT BULB.

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 BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE,ANNEX GIRL'S 2ND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING CABINET.

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 be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES IN 2 ND FL.MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS (SOUTH).