Belding Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 19, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items, such as milk, were being used. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodserivce manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violaiton 7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. May 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Jan 25, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Feb 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint debris on ceiling in 2nd floor girls washroom and seal openings around plumbing pipes on wall near the kitchen 3-compartment sink area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. May 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed noticeable gaps between floors and walls in cafeteria area. Instructed to seal gaps to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 13, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out around the washbowl sinks inside staff's washroom 2nd floor and 1st floor staff washroom. Must re caulk and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: All unisex staff washrooms waste receptacles in all floors has no lid/cover. Insrtructed to provide lid/cover om all unisex washroom waste receptacles.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles inside the staff washroomm,1st flor, must replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Walls damaged and peeling paint on the walls insde room 108 kindergarten washroom. Must repair walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Broken /cracked solid light shield in girl's washroomm 2nd floor. Must replace solid light shield and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Feb 20, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable openings at ceiling over the kitchen exhaust hood area and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize articles in electrical room across from the kitchen and remove unnecessary items due to potential pest harborage also, elevate kept items neatly 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts in kitchen exhaust hood and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Mar 20, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair hand drying device (1 of 2) inside boy's basement washroom.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink inside 2nd floor mop closet.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles/unused equipment stored in prep area to prevent pest harborage.

9. Jan 27, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance on the washbowl sink in both staff washroom(the new one) 1st and 2nd floor. Must re caulk and maintain. One out of two hand dryer in girl's washroom 2nd floor not working. Must repair 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: Peeling/chipped paint on the walls of the staff washroom 2nd floor,inside the girl's washroom. Must scrape peeling/chipped paint and re paint and maintain. Peeling/chipped paint on the ceiling inside the girl's washroom 2nd floor. Must scrape peeling/chipped paint and re paint and maintain.

10. Mar 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing toliet seat in middle stall on left side of girls's restroom on basement level. Instructed to repair and maintain.

11. Feb 13, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain proper temperatures. Hot holding unit found with an ambient temperature of 115f while inaccurate external thermometer read 240f and inaccurate internal thermometer read 220f. Unit tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired/replaced and holds food hot at 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 40 lbs cooked hot dogs in the above mention hot holding unit ranging in temperatures between 128.4f to 131.3f. All discarded. Management states estimated value to be $50.00. Manager has other hot foods and cold sandwiches to serve students. Critical violation 7-38-0055(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food spillage on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate internal and external thermometer of the above mentioned hot holding unit. Must replace/repair.

12. Sep 15, 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout basement (by boiler room) along the walls and in all corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) faucet handle left hand sink inside girls washroom in basement.----------must repair leaky drainpipe under (left) hand sink inside girls 2nd floor washroom.-----------must repair stripped (cold) faucet handle at hand sink inside boys 2nd floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reorganize dry food storage area (rear of prep area). Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

13. Oct 30, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on basement floor and lunch room. Must repair and paint basement floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vent covers in basement toilet rooms have build up of dust . Must detail clean and maintain.

14. Nov 1, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in luchroom behind coolers not clean, need 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: Peeling paint in classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor)shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in 2nd floor classroom, shall be provided, light shields in 1st floor classroom needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bsmt bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

15. Feb 21, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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: Damaged/broken floor tiles in boy's bathroom(2nd floor)shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in classrooms, staircase(3rd floor), shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean need cleaning.Exposed hand hand sink in lunchroom, draining slow, shall be reapaired/sealed.

16. Oct 13, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. (1)FAUCET IN GIRL'S TOILET 2ND FLR IN BAD REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED, (1)HAND DRYING DEVICE IN GIRL'S TOILET 2ND FLR NOT IN SERVICE,MUST BE REPAIRED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 C SINK MUST BE REPLACED; 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BOY'S TOILET BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED

17. May 5, 2011 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF GIRL'S WASHROOM,2ND FLOOR,MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE REPLACED IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(1),(4) IN LUNCHROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DIRTY VENT COVER IN GIRL'S WASHROOM,BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

18. Oct 27, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 in boiler rooms not cleaned corners. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation grates through-out not protected. Instructed to installed 16 inch mes screen over ventilation covers.

19. Mar 25, 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: Floor in corners and behind equipment and along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in hallway near boiler room has peeling paint and plaster. Instructed to seal and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded in walk in cooler. Instructed to shield all bulbs.