Darwin Elementary School (Main Bldg)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor hall. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained with excessive garbage and litter on the ground inside of the fenced in dumpster corral and the dumpsters lids kept open. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area clean and dumpster lids closed when not in use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

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 along bottom and side of door #3 (west).must make door tight fitting.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 hand sinks in 2nd fl. (boy's) not working.must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light in walk in freezer #1.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceilings in the hallway outside the lunchroom and on the third floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed water flowing back up into an empty compartment at the three compartment sink when water is released from an adjacent compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so when water is released it does not back up. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceilings in the hallway outside the lunchroom and on the third floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters with trash bags overflowing the top and lids open. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so that lids are maintained closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed water flowing back up into an empty compartment at the three compartment sink when water is released from an adjacent compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so when water is released it does not back up. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets at the two door cooler by the serving line. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water fountain spigots throughout the school to be dirty with a black like buildup on them. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the ovens in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceilings in the hallway outside the lunchroom and on the third floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the exposed hand sink hot handle in the kitchen. Also observed the middle faucet at the three compartment sink to have a cold handle not secured. 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 front entrance door #1 not rodent proof. Door has approximately 1/2 inch opening on bottom door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation. 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside west garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. Must maintain garbare area adequately maintain. Also observed 2 lids missing on middle garbage container. Must replace lids and maintain garbage dumpster serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor inside janitor's closet in 1st and 2nd floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls inside janitor's closet in 1st and 2nd floors. Must repaint and maintain.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at the hand wash sink of the girls bathrooms on 2nd and 3rd floor. Temperature of water is 46.8f on 3rd floor and 46.2f on the 2nd floor. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all hand wash sinks

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no light inside on of the walk in freezers at the main kitchen. Instructed to provide lighting inside the freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior of microwaves in teacher's lounge room in first floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at 3-compartment sink in rear of main kitchen. Observed drinking water fountain in basement leaking. Must repair and maintain. Must repair hot water knob on girls hand wash sink in 3rd floor must repair and maintain. Detail clean exhaust vents in boys bathroom in the first floor. Must remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles from basement hallway to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler vents not clean, need cleaning

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen area/lunchroom area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)

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

Inspector’s note: Classrooms that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in 3rd floor(Room#305, 2nd floor, and 1st(Room #103) floor shall be repaired/sealed. Exhaust vents in bathrooms 1st floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in lunchroom, shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in cooler, shall be provided, missing/damaged light shields in classrooms in 3rd floor, 2nd floor, and 1st floor shall be replaced/provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Washbowl in classroom(art classroom) in state of disrepair leaking,, and not draining, shall be repair/replaced. Drinking water fountain in 1st floor in state of disrepair(leaking), shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Excess debris and clutter in classroom closets(3rd floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor), shall be removed. Excess debris and clutter in bsmt storage room, coal hold, next to boiler room room shall be removed, in order to prevent pest harborage. Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures in the students toilet rooms,utility closets where noted.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove dusts accumulations at hood area over the large ovens in the lunchroom,Must repair some faucets with low water pressure at handsinks inside the students toilet rooms where noted.

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. MUST REPAINT CORNERS OF WALL LEADING INTO CAFETERIA, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: 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. MUST ADJUST MIXING GAGE IN BATHROOMS AT HAND SINKS SO HOT WATER CAN COME MORE QUICKLY TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BOILER ROOM AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSETS MUST CLEAN, AND BETTER ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

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.FOUND SCATERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BUILDING I.E.HALLWAY LEADING TO LUNCHROOM,TOILET ROOMS,MANAGERS OFFICE MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES WERE NOTED INCLUDING OPENINGS ON CEILING IN MANAGERS OFFICE ENGINEER IS AWARE.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: 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.FOUND EXHAUST FAN AT WINDOW DUSTY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DYUST BUILD UP INCLUDING VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE URINAL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM 3RD FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.BOILER ROOM AREAS,STORAGE ROOMS,UTILITY SINK CLOSETS MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REMOVE CLUTTER.

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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVER IN STUDENTS DINING,AND RUSTED CABINET WALLS BY BOILER ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. URINAL BOWLS IN BOYS TOILET AND SOME TOILET BOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET AT BASEMENT WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR BY BOILER ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: 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. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON HAND WASH SINK IN GIRLS TOILET AT BASEMENT.