Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in electrical room on second floor. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs in the kitchen, instructed to replace

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing. Must replace lids to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs in the kitchen, instructed to replace

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5/5/21 report 2501153 not corrected: 10- timed faucet not properly functioning at handwash sinks in 110 and 204 toilet rooms and in boys washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed cereal in bulk container improperly labeled. Instructed to label all foods and with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiuse utensils improperly stored on lower shelves of prep table.must invert multiuse utensils inside containers with handles in upright position.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on mop sink located in utility closet. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads not properly stored in kitchen. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed insect debris on floors along walls and corners of kitchen storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out lightbulb under ventilation hood in kitchen. Instructed to install working lightbulb and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted in classroom 101-105 underneath radiators on piping and radiator covers, 2 in cabinet in 112, and 10 in hallway behind prep area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and saniitize all areas and have updated pest control service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a). Priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILETS IN CLASSROOM #206,118 & 1ST FL. WOMEN'S.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CLASSROOM #207 & 210.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR WINDOW IN CLASSROOM #118 & 206,STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM #112 & 1ST FL.STAFF LOUNGE.HOLE IN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRS AND SHELVING UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx. 400 or more rodent droppings scattered throughout prep area- on floor under,around and along wall bases of reach in coolers and freezer,stove,prep tables,3- compartment sink,dish machine,on prep table lower shelf and lower shelf of file cabinet,dry food storage area-on floor under all storage shelves and stairs leading to upper level ,adjacent rear hallway to prep area- in between coolers and on dollie carts and classroom #118-on ledge of book shelf and on floor next to hand sink,#115- on floor in nursing area near articles on floor,toiletroom in room #113-next to toilet.also,appx. 5 live ants crawling on floor near garbage cans in prep area and 3-4 live small flies flying around inside of dust pan on floor near garbage cans in same area.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap in center bottom of main entry door.must make door tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on chest freezer in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from microwaves in 2nd fl. Staff lounge.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all shelving units,cubbies,computer desk in all classrooms and adjacent toiletrooms storage shelves.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilets in classroom #206,118 & 1st fl. Women's.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from floors in all classrooms and laundry room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in classroom #207 & 210.must repair or replace damaged wall near window in classroom #118 & 206,stained ceiling tiles in classroom #112 & 1st fl.staff lounge.hole in floor in dry food storage area under stairs and shelving unit.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in classroom #204,207,209 and where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezers must be replaced or repaired. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage cabinets, prep table and interior of reach in freezers and coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all standing water, floor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hole in floor in boiler room in need of sealing. Must correct 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: Observed rear exit door near kitchen area that is not rodent proofed. Door to furnace area and janitors closet outside door not rodent proofed. Now able to gain entry to boier room and found approximatly 30-35 mouse droppings. Instructed to clean and contact pest control for service. Must correct all doors to remove all rodent activity. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezers must be replaced or repaired. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage cabinets, prep table and interior of reach in freezers and coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all standing water, floor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. 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: Observed 40-50 mouse droppings in food storage area, custodian closet, laundry room, and toy storage area. Instructed to detail clean and contact pest control for service. Observed several fruit flies in kitchen area under dish machine and around prep tables. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Outside gargage area not maintained. Both containers open with trash sticking out. Trash on the ground. Instructed to maintain containers closed and clean all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling potentially hazardous food products. Employee preparing deli sandwiches. Instructed to provide someone at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezers must be replaced or repaired. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, storage cabinets, prep table and interior of reach in freezers and coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all standing water, floor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary article in toy storage area in need of removing and or reorganizing. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Single-service utensils in staff break room area must be properly stored inverted with handles up or out to prevent contamination. Repair gasket around door to deep freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up from deep freezer and panit rusty shelves in kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior of 3-door freezer in kitchen prep area,interior of refrigerator and cabinet interiors in teacher's lounge, remove dust build-up from lockers in room 212, and cabinet interiors underneath hand sinks in all classrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up and debris from floors along the bases of the walls and in corners in all classrooms, and storage rooms in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean debris and dead insects from light shields throughout all areas where present. Remove all chipping paint from walls and re-paint surfaces in southwest corner of classroom 212 and 204. Clean near door in classroom 116. Clean or replace heavily stained shades in classrooms. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in classroom 112.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair blown light in classroom 110.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair blown light in classroom 110.

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

Inspector’s note: Waste water pipe from dish machine after final rinse cycle is complete is missing, water drains onto the floor. Must attach piping that extends over the floor drain to prevent constant water on the floor in this area.

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

Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter in corners in classrooms where present. All plastic storage containers used in classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors. Must clean the interiors of unused dish machines in classrooms where needed and drain out standing water in the dish machine in classroom 116.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. One dumpster is missing one of the lids and the other receptacle is not tight-fitting. All garbage receptacles must be well constructed and tight-fitting when closed to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Single-service utensils in staff break room area must be properly stored inverted with handles up or out to prevent contamination. Repair gasket around door to deep freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up from deep freezer and panit rusty shelves in kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior of 3-door freezer in kitchen prep area,interior of refrigerator and cabinet interiors in teacher's lounge, remove dust build-up from lockers in room 212, and cabinet interiors underneath hand sinks in all classrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up and debris from floors along the bases of the walls and in corners in all classrooms, and storage rooms in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean debris and dead insects from light shields throughout all areas where present. Remove all chipping paint from walls and re-paint surfaces in southwest corner of classroom 212 and 204. Clean near door in classroom 116. Clean or replace heavily stained shades in classrooms. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in classroom 112.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair blown light in classroom 110.

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

Inspector’s note: Waste water pipe from dish machine after final rinse cycle is complete is missing, water drains onto the floor. Must attach piping that extends over the floor drain to prevent constant water on the floor in this area.

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

Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter in corners in classrooms where present. All plastic storage containers used in classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors. Must clean the interiors of unused dish machines in classrooms where needed and drain out standing water in the dish machine in classroom 116.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a scoop being improperly stored inside of the sugar container in the dry storage area. Instructed to properly store all utensils after use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with dirt and dust debris under the shelves of the dry storage room in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall with exposed pipes located in the music room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a sewer odor coming from the music room located in the hallway on the west side of the building. Instructed to eliminate sewer odor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation in the children and adult washrooms located on the first floor of the west side of the building. Observed a leak on the pipe under the one compartment sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed a thermometer that reads cold holding temperatures is needed in the unit 1 refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster with a hole at the bottom of said dumpster. At the time of inspection milk was leaking from the dumpster onto the ground. Instructed to contact dumpster service to replace or repair said dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a scoop being improperly stored inside of the sugar container in the dry storage area. Instructed to properly store all utensils after use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with dirt and dust debris under the shelves of the dry storage room in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation in the children and adult washrooms located on the first floor of the west side of the building. Observed a leak on the pipe under the one compartment sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed a thermometer that reads cold holding temperatures is needed in the unit 1 refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ceiling vents in classroom washrooms where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: One toilet seat broken in room 206; replace. One handsink in washroom of room 209 has no running water; restore. Two sinks in this washroom, other sink is operable. (work orders have been submitted for repairs to sink and toilet seat).