George B. Armstrong Public School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside coolers. Must use washable containers.----must not use cloth string as a means of repair for the missing door handle of the spice cabinet. Surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use paper or tinfoil as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of the pre-k room refrigerator with food debris and spillage. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Extremely low cold water pressure at the dish room hand washing sink. Must increase cold water flow.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the two compartment sink and throughout the dish machine room

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair meter handsink faucet at employee washroom (in prep area). Metered faucet should provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet and must be active for at least 15 seconds before needing to be reactivated.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof left bottom of door #16 (old building).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky (hot) faucet neck at the 3 compartment (wash) sink in dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain rear outside garbage/recycle dumpster area with litter and and dried leaves under and around the said dumpsters to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. May 1, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

4. Mar 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. May 11, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Extremely low cold water pressure at the unused dish room hand washing sink. Instructed to provide adequate cold water.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.----dirty floor drain under the two compartment prep sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive dust on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 18, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Jun 15, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 12, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Missing disinfectant effective for norovirus. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice droppings inside the blue closet in the rear side of the lunch room over 40 total and also r00m 203 with evidence of mice dropping under the hand sink and inside the cabinet over 60 total. (noted this evidence was written on the pest control log book since 11/2019). Priority foundation 7-38.020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap around the pipes and conduit in the dry food storage room and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Feb 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Apr 17, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2/3 sinks in girls washroom 3 rd floor with inadequate hot water of 56.4f, 2nd floor girls room with inadequate hot water at 3/3 sinks of 57.4f, 2nd floor boys room 2/3 sinks with inadequate hot water of 55.4f and 1st floor girls room with 3/3 sinks with inadequate hot water of 54.5f. Engineer adjusted mixing valves and restored hot water to 85-95f at all sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty floors in mdf room on 2nd floor across from washrooms. Clean and maintain floors in order to monitor pest activity.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed middle sink in boys room 3rd floor new building with no running water. 2 other working sinks are available. Repair nonworking sink and maintain.

11. Mar 2, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the two compartment sink with black substance ,instructed to clean and maintain

12. Feb 21, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed employee with gloved hands removing peels from cucumbers peeled,whipping the prep table and two compartment sink ,rinsing the cloth and than removed her gloved and without hand washing gloved her hands grabbed sliced cucumber(a ready to eat product) and start to fill individually plastic bags.information given on hand washing to manager on duty,which she corrected the problem. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Rear kitchen door #13 with gaps of 1/2 to 1" between doors and bottom. Also door #10 at north site of the lunch room with gap of 1/4 to 1/2".also door #15.instructed to rodent/insect proof doors. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at metered faucet in girls and boys washrooms third floor across from room#324,present water temperature: 57f to 67.9f; second floor girls washroom across from room #221(a)water temp of 68f; girls washroom at first floor across from room#116,water temp of 65.7f to 71.2f. Must provided hot water.instructed to used other available washroom with hot/cold running water.warm/tempered water must maintain 85f temperature. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 3-3-16,report#1632573. #38- repair and maintain. Observed 3 compartment sink draining onto floor when basins are released. Line up pipes that drain into floor drain so that water does not drain onto floor. Today 2-21-17 observed the same violation serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the two compartment sink with black substance ,instructed to clean and maintain

13. Mar 3, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents within girls and boys washroom on first floor accross from "parents room" with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in walk in refrigerator. Replace and maintian light sheild.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage disposal in disrepair at 2 compartment sink within kithcen. Sink can not drain and can not be used at this time. Garbage disposal must be repaired so that sink can be used properly and drain at all times. Repair and maintain. Observed 3 compartment sink draining onto floor when basins are released. Line up pipes that drain into floor drain so that water does not drain onto floor.

14. May 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor in 2nd floor girls bathroom floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in hallways outside bathrooms, classrooms, 3rd floor, 2nd floor in new building annex, shall be repaired/replaced. Wall

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Washbowl faucet in 2nd floor girls bathroom was loose(new building), shall be repaired/replaced.

15. Jan 23, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept in boiler areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean at main kitchen.(dust buildup)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers not wearing hair nets properly(must restrain hair)

16. Feb 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up from vent cover above east tray line and by the rear exit door by the food managers office.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking cold water handle at wash bowl inside the washroom, in room 112.

17. Oct 23, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: We (engineer and i) found no hot and cold running water provide at girls washroom third floor on both wash bowls, boys washroom :washbowl by the window no hot water.girls ,first floor old building no cold water provided. Engineer notified employee and water was provided. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed children from the following class room: #306 - #326 - and #215 using the washrooms( second and third floor) and not properly washing hands, due to no soap provided from the class rooms. Engineer stated that teachers must provide soap for children and no soap is provided inside washrooms,however observed that some washrooms had soap available for children. Informations given on hand washing. Critical violation: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove spit balls from ceiling at boys washroom, first floor and girls washroom at second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wrap insulation(exposed insulation) around pipe above dining table inside the lunch room, instructed to re-wrap insulation.

18. Feb 2, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot handle of the faucet of the washbowl in sink, not in good repair,(girls and boys washroom ist floor new building,and girls washroom 3rd floor old building). Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the pallets inside the rear storage room by the lunch room needs detail cleaning. Must replace milk crate/soda crate (being used as a pallet) and replace with regular pallet with space under to be able to clean the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vents inside the dry storage room and girls washroom ist floor resource/old building, with minimal dust built up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Must re adjust the door threshold of the #9 side entrance door. Peeling paint on the auditorium door track. Must remove peeling paint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in the two cold holding unit in the serving line. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All teachers washroom ist,2nd and 3rd floor has missing self closing device on the washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device.

19. Mar 31, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the interior of the microwave in old and new building teacher's lunch room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 RE GROUT THE WALL TILES BY THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR NEW BUILDING. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM OLD BUILDING 1ST FLOOR.

20. Apr 28, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. REMOVE GRIME ON GROUND UNDER COMPACTOR OUTSIDE REAR. DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR COMPACTOR IF NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. REPLACE MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN CLOSETS IN REAR OF DINING AREA WITH PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET IN BOILER ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE HOSES ARE USED. NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LOCATE AND MAINTAIN OR INSTALL. INCREASE LOW WATER PRESSURE IN DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN PRE-K ROOM 111. 1 OF 3 SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM (ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE) HAS A SHORT FLOW TIME. MUST INCREASE WATER FLOW TIME TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REPAIR 1 OF 3 SINKS NOT WORKING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE.