McPherson Elementary

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use milk crates as a means of elevation inside the walk-in cooler. Must use proper shelving 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with white mold like build up inside the walk-in cooler.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls, under storage shelves in paper goods storage room with dust and floor inside the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 instructed to rodent proof bottom of door #11 (new building).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles above prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of door #11 (new building).

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover/lid in the middle compartment of the garbage dumpster in rear outside area (door #11 new building). Instructed to replace. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b)

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside garbage dumpster area (door #5 new building) . Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall baseboard underneath heater in poor repair with opening (by the door #11 new building). Instructed to fix.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles above prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside the walk-in freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the base of the faucet at two compartment sink, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair the leak and maintain it in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler, pipe is leaking. Repair cause. Presently no food under the unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two seating stools which legs are made with hard plastic tubing,top part has cardboards with duct tape. One stool in question had a cracked and missing part of the tube. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material, replace or repair according to the law.

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

Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle at staff washroom,

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Large holes on ceiling tiles behind the pipe at three compartment sink and at west-north corners by the two door reach-in cooler(accross the dry storage area).ceiling tiles are heavily stained and bulgee at said location(accross from storage area) repair holes,replace said ceiling tiles. Broken and black slime substance at two compartment sink between wall and said sink.repair/replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls of womens washroom located on second floor next to classroom 204

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the following:-3rd floor...leaking pipe at bottom of girls bathroom, leaking faucet and leaking piping at bottom of boys bathroom and leaking also at the toilet stall urinal. 2nd floor... No hot running water at one of three hand wash sink faucets of the girls bathroom, leaking at the bottom piping of the same and leaking faucets at the boys bathroom hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing issues.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile above the hallway two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: One of the two lights in the walk-in freezer not operational. Must repair/replace bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1527236 dated 2/24/15. #32-found the faucet head improperly installed in the women's washroom in the hallway of the pre-k wing with no hot water. Instructed to install faucet head properly and maintain #38-no ventilation provided in the women's washroom located in the hallway of the pre-k wing. Found dust buildup in room 108 of the pre-k wing, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors men's and women's washroom, and the staff washrooms on all three floors. Instructed to detail clean and maintain serious violation 7-42-090. Engineer started cleaning the all the vent and repaired the faucet and ventilation in all floors during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Hot handle of the washbowl sink faucet in the auditorium ladies washroom not in good repair. Must repair and maintain. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance of the 2 compartment sink and 3 compartment sink splash guard in the prep/dish washing area. Must re caulk and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls inside the boys washroom 3rd floor old building,with wet paper towels stucked all over the walls must clean, remove all wet paper towels and maintain. Auditorium ladies washroom walls damaged close to the door and with peeling paint all over the walls. Must repair and scrape peeling pain, repaint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs on the hood/canopy in the cook line. Must replace light bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the faucet head improperly installed in the women's washroom in the hallway of the pre-k wing with no hot water. Instructed to install faucet head properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/grime buildup along the fountain faucets of all water fountains on premises. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tile in room #108 of the pre-k wing. Instructed to replace the tile to provide a smooth, easily cleanable floor.

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

Inspector’s note: No ventilation provided in the women's washroom located in the hallway of the pre-k wing. Found dust buildup in room 108 of the pre-k wing, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors men's and women's washroom, and the staff washrooms on all three floors. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observe a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the rear exit door #9, 10, and 11. Rear exit door #7 has a gap between both doors that needs to be sealed. Instructed to rodent proof the bottom of the doors mentioned above and rodent proof between the two doors on rear exit #7. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a milky colored debris along the ground outside of the dumpster area not being maintained. Custodians were able to clean up the area during the inspection. Serious violation corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/grime buildup along the fountain faucets of all water fountains on premises. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the faucet head improperly installed in the women's washroom in the hallway of the pre-k wing with no hot water. Instructed to install faucet head properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tile in room #108 of the pre-k wing. Instructed to replace the tile to provide a smooth, easily cleanable floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Found black discoloration along the back wall behind the high temperature dish machine in the cafeteria in the new side of the school. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No ventilation provided in the women's washroom located in the hallway of the pre-k wing. Found dust buildup in room 108 of the pre-k wing, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors men's and women's washroom, and the staff washrooms on all three floors. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at boys washroom at second floor,old building.observed boys using that washroom. Soap and paper towels must be provided to children/customers at all times for proper hand washing.paper towels provided upon my request. Serious violation:7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used for shelf liner inside the storage area,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Drinking fountain at second floor hallway not dispensing enough water flow,instructed to provide additional water flow. Girls washroom at second floor washbowl by the window no hot/cold running water,instructed to provide, two other wash bowl are locate and in working condition at said washroom

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee in kitchen without hair restraint.all employees/anyone shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair in prep area/kitchen

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing washroom handwash bowls cold water buttons missing in girls washroom (old side of school) right side sink and at boys washroom (new side of school) middle handwash bowl. Must repair sinks.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside reach in cooler at pre-k room #108. Must provide working thermometer inside cooler.

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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN ROOMS 108 AND 110, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT BOTH ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BOTH THE ABOVE ROOMS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

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 ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT ROOMS 110 AND 108.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE ( OIL IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS.

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.

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 WASTE LINE PIPE UNDER 1COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CONNECTED.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide toilet paper dispensers for all stalls in the 1st floor girl's washroom.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 80301 5-12-2010

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80301 5-12-2010

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80301 5-12-2010

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 machines.//DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,DOOR #1 1 1/2"AT BOTTOM SIDE,CENTER,#3 1/4" BOTTOM,#4 1/4"BOTTOM,#6 1/4" BOTTOM OF DOOR REPAIR

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//IMPROPERLY STORING FOOD THERMOMETERS IN DIRTY CONTAINTERS POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD ITEMS

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING

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 IN DISH WASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING