George Washington Elementary

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and baseboards in prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor tiles and baseboards in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom right corners of exit doors near main entrance and exit door #4. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor along wall behind hot holding unit in serving area. Instructed manager 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 at bottom right corners of exit doors near main entrance and exit door #4. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in principal staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor along wall behind hot holding unit in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2575593 on 5-9-23:10-must adjust faucet at hand sinks in annex men's & women's toilet room to stay on longer for hand washing. 53-must provide a lid on garbage can in kitchen staff toilet room. Priority foundation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in kitchen staff toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and loose wall bases in kitchen dry food storage and lunchroom,damaged floor tiles under scrape sink (1-comp),cooking equipment and cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling tiles and ventilation vents where needed in kitchen and serving line.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed coving in poor repair in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris under and around the cooking equipment and under the prep tables, 3 compartment sink, and under an unused dish machine. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an unused mini refrigerator in the teachers lounge. Instructed to remove.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with a missing lid. 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 an unused mini refrigerator in the teachers lounge. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can) for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters with open lids. Instructed to correct by ensuring lids are closed and tight fitting. Must maintain priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hot water knob missing on one of two faucets of the hand washing sinks located in the boys 1st floor toilet room and boys annex building toilet room. Observed leak at the hot water knob located in the employee's toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to repair all said areas.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster lids not closed on the outside dumpster. Instructed to always make sure lids are closed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors under the 3 compartment sink and under the dish machine not even, smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make floor surface even smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the storage room,behind shelves,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage closet in pre-k room 107,to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BOY'S 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM IN THE MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the rear storage room behind shelving units and clean floors in the janitors closets,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening into ceiling in the girls washroom in the annex building,instructed to repair ceiling

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

Inspector’s note: Replace gaskets around doors to 3-door reach-in freezer in kitchen area, condensation leaking on floor behind freezer and icy build-up found inside of unit as a result of air seeping in when closed. Remove tiles from inside cabinets in both pre-k classrooms and paint surfaces if not easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: microwave ovens in teacher's lounge, and mop sinks in janitor's closets.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas: boiler room in main building(dirt, debris, dead insects), electrical and mechanical rooms in annex building( dust and dirt build-up).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in all student washrooms where needed(dirt and stains). Clean light shields in both washrooms in annex building(dead insects and debris). Seal openings around pipes underneath exposed sinks in pre-k classrooms. Seal loose wall cove in student washrooms in main and annex buildings and in dining room in main building. Walls in janitor's closets in both buildings need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light in reach-in cooler in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Both storage closets in both pre-k classrooms have articles stored on the floors, all items must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor leaving all areas accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. All dumpsters found with lids that are in poor repair(large holes and missing sections of lids noted which allow easy access for rodents ). Must either replace all lids or replace all dumpsters. Also noticed a lot of liquid waste on ground around dumpsters resulting from garbage company pick-up, must minimize liquid waste when collecting garbage. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace gaskets around doors to 3-door reach-in freezer in kitchen area, condensation leaking on floor behind freezer and icy build-up found inside of unit as a result of air seeping in when closed. Remove tiles from inside cabinets in both pre-k classrooms and paint surfaces if not easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: refrigerator in kitchen break area, microwave ovens in teacher's lounge, cabinet interior of unused deep fryer in kitchen, and mop sinks in janitor's closets.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas: boiler room in main building(dirt, debris, dead insects), electrical and mechanical rooms in annex building( dust and dirt build-up).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in all student washrooms where needed(dirt and stains). Clean light shields in both washrooms in annex building(dead insects and debris). Seal openings around pipes underneath exposed sinks in pre-k classrooms. Seal loose wall cove in student washrooms in main and annex buildings and in dining room in main building. Walls in janitor's closets in both buildings need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light in reach-in cooler in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at wash compartment of 3 comp. Sink in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Both storage closets in both pre-k classrooms have articles stored on the floors, all items must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor leaving all areas accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris around storage on floors in bolier room storage room.also elevate storage on storage shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet handle at hand sink in classroom,hard to stay open in pre-k room 101.must repair.

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.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN ENGINEER SUPPLY ROOM AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

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.OBSERVED # TEN CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN CRUMBS ON TOP. MANAGER HAD ABOVE ITEMS CLEANED AT ONCE.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENT ABOVE SERVICE LINE AND REPLACE THE MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK 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 INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.