Dirksen Elementary School

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the corpses of insects throughout pre-k hallway particularly in area leading to playground. Instructed manager to ensure facility removes all dead insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 rodent droppings in pre-k classroom 120. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed student changing room with debris build up on floor. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and food debris on wall near exposed handwashing sink in kitchen and in floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights do not work in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on one of 3 filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide accurate working visible thermometers inside the refrigerators in the pre-k classrooms and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting board on top of the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand sink on far right side measured at 85.1f in pre-k classroom#124.instructed to maintain minimum water temperature at 100.0f.the other hand washing sink in same classroom was at proper temperature.engineer was made aware at this time.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers in the kitchen prep area to remove accumulation of dust build-up and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted some litter on ground in rear outside garbage enclosure area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside milk cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside employee washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted boxes stored on floor in rear area of library, must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain board at three compartment sink.instructed management to install a drain board over three compartment sink. Core violation

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow devices at mopsinks at west side and south side of building.instructed engineering to install a backflow devices. Core violation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in mopsink closets.instructed management to remove clutter in mopsink closets. Core violation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile over two door freezers in lunch room.instructed management to clean or relace ceiling tiles. Core violation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelf in poor repair on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to replace and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain manual can opener and housing attached to prep-table(kitchen),students water fountain(s) throughout hallways.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations on ventilation cover above kitchen serving line and replace water stained ceiling tiles in students lunch room,rear hallway near the exit doors and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair 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 the left main entrance door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the wall by the walk in cooler condenser. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish floor around grease trap underneath 3 compartment sink. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace missing wall tile in rear of dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood filters and can opener attached to prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and santize all food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Gap noted between storage cabinet wall and floor in cafteria. Instructed to seal gap.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan in toilet room for lunchroom staff not working. Instructed to repair fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Supplies not properly stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused dish machine in prep area. Instructed to remove or repair dish machine.

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 or rodent proofed front entry door left side lower right corner has 1/4 inch gap opening. Instructed to repair and seal door to prevent rodent entry. No serious citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood filters and can opener attached to prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and santize all food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Gap noted between storage cabinet wall and floor in cafteria. Instructed to seal gap.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan in toilet room for lunchroom staff not working. Instructed to repair fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Supplies not properly stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused dish machine in prep area. Instructed to remove or repair dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the staff restroom door located in the new annex building at the south end of the building. Door has a hole and the self-closing device is not working. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost all ice box freezers on premises to remove excessive forst/ice build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with heavy dust build-up above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean drinking fountains(debris), throuhgout.

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

Inspector’s note: Re-caulk wall behind the two wash bowls in girls washroom, in annex building.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional water flow is needed at fountains

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

Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food cotact surfaces of storage shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning. exterior of reach in cooler surfaces in teacher lounge not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in teacher lounge behind reach in freezer, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Broken light shields in computer classroom, shall be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vent guards in annex building that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around sink counter in teachers bathroom (ladies)shall be repair/replaced.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in gym, classroom (MDF)need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms, hallways in 1st,2nd floors(main building) and in annex building shall be replaced/repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken/damaged light shields in classroom(2nd floor),shall be replaced, light shields in bathrooms, classrooms(1st floor)in main building need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms(1st fl, 2nd fl)in main building. and annex building need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection; worn out sweep at the west side exit door must be replaced

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. WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

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. HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. 10 PUSH BUTTON FAUCETS IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR ,NOT HOLDING FLOW OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /FIX FAUCETS; DOCUMENTS OF WORK ORDER REVIEWED,FILED 03-23-10,COPY SHOWN BY ENGINEER