The Gardner School

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks above 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak from bottom pipes of 3 compartment sink when water is drained. Instructed manager to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent in employee restroom near classrooms covered in dust. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the mini refrigerators in discovery c and fantasy classroom in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found wash basin drain pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacles overflowing. Outside receptacles must be closed and tight fitting at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear laundry room. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents in the adult washroom located in the front of facility. Instructed to clean to provide proper ventilation at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the bottom shelf in the 2 door cooler sticky. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the following areas: teacher's lounge,laundry room and in the toddlers class rooms. Must clean to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers in the teacher's washroom to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on vent cover in front lobby rest room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in laundry room, in corner area. Instructed manager to elevate items off floor at least 6 inches and 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: Outer opening not protected.we observed rear door that goes out to the alley with an 1/4 to 1/2" gap.instructed to rodent/insect proof door pest control log book not complete,idph certificate expired on 12-31-14.instructed to provide update certificate. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city sanitation certificate posted on site nor provided during the inspection.instructed to provide original certificate and posted visible to customers. Serious violation:7-38-012(a)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection summary report from 6-30-15,report #1454048(failed compliance form)not posted,instead posted at front hallway with other licenses is a compliance summary report from february 13,2014,report#1396183. Inspection summary is displayed and visible to customers at all times new summary report given and presently posted serious violation7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Mop / laundry room too many itmes (gallons of paint and other material)stored on floors.instructed to elevate 6"off the floor and sweep/maintan area.

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

Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate. Or certificate posted while holding potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager on site to enroll in city of chicago sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Water damage at 1 compartment sink in infant room in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Drain line and floor drain at ice machine area in need of detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain.