Northwestern University Settlement Association

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to determine the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized in the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 1 door freezer in the food prep area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the 2 door reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the side entrance door on the east side leading to the kitchen. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: downstairs staff toilet room, classrooms (glover & whitely) toliet romms, and upstairs east & west toilet rooms. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes ion the floor of the outdoor refuse area. Instructed to place inside the receptacle and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING ON ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER WATER PRESSURE IN THE KIDS WASH ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the grease trap in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at the 2nd floor washroom hand sinks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior of the grease trap under the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area. Maintain the same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stain ceiling tiles in the kids 3rd fl toilet room. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase the hot water pressure at the washbowls in the kid's 3rd fl. Toilet room. Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure in the 2nd floor bathroom. Instructed facility to increase and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in electrical room and second floor classroom. Instructed to cover electrical outlet in classroom and remove peeling paint, seal holes and repaint walls/ceiling. Gap noted along wallbase in classroom second floor. Instructed to seal gap along wallbase.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles storage in hallway storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.