Nathan Davis Elementary

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of right and middle doors of triple exit doors in basement outside of both prep areas. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink in basement dry storage room. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink in basement dry storage room so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed damaged walls, holes in wall,damaged floor tiles and damaged and missing baseboards in eastside lunchroom. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged walls, holes in wall, damaged floor tiles and damaged and missing baseboards for ease of cleanability. Observed cracked and peeling ceiling paint in eastside student lunchroom. Instructed to remove all cracked and peeling ceiling paint in eastside student lunchroom, instructed to smoothly repaint ceiling in eastside student lunchroom for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged floor in rear of serving line in prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor in rear of serving line in prep area for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed peeling paint above hood in prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint said area for ease of cleanability above hood in prep area and maintain. Observed…

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on interior of hood above two compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean interior of hood above two compartment sink in said area and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violation from inspection report #2613431 dated 03/10/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued obserrved peeling paint on walls and ceiling of boys and girls third floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of right and middle doors of triple exit doors in basement outside of both prep areas. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink in basement dry storage room. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink in basement dry storage room so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no tissue in second stall of boy's third floor washroom. Corrected on site tissue provided in seecond stall of boy's third floor washroom before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged walls, holes in wall,damaged floor tiles and damaged and missing baseboards in eastside lunchroom. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged walls, holes in wall, damaged floor tiles and damaged and missing baseboards for ease of cleanability. Observed cracked and peeling ceiling paint in eastside student lunchroom. Instructed to remove all cracked and peeling ceiling paint in eastside student lunchroom, instructed to smoothly repaint ceiling in eastside student lunchroom for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged floor in rear of serving line in prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor in rear of serving line in prep area for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed peeling paint above hood in prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint said area for ease of cleanability above hood in prep area and maintain. Observed peeling tape on…

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on interior of hood above two compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean interior of hood above two compartment sink in said area and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2613431 dated 03/10/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued obserrved peeling paint on walls and ceiling of boys and girls third floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior doors near lunchroom missing a door sweep creating 1/4in gap. Instructed person in charge to install and maintain door sweep.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap to be rusted and seeping at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obserrved peeling paint on walls and ceiling of boys and girls third floor restrooms. Observed peeling paint on ceiling of dining room in cafeteria area. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obsered damage wall around outlet in 2nd floor teachers' restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along and behind refrigerator and couch in teachers lounge next to prep area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Middle exit door near prep area not protected. Approx. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS IN ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS NOT DISPENCING WATER LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST METERS ON HAND SINKS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL BASES AND PANELS IN LUNCHROOM A. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PANELS AND BASES.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING OF LUNCHROOM A AND B. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDINGLY.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN WALLS OF 3RD FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE SERVICE LINE AND IN 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 or more mice droppings: on floor near 3 compartment sink, dry food storage area on floor and shelving units as well as on electrical outlets, on side of walk in cooler in prep area, and on service line in cashier's area. Must remove mouse droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Recommend pest control service on or after 3/31/2022 (priority foundation 7-38-020 a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil and debris build up: on window seal above 3 compartment sink and beneath the hot and cold service line. Instructed to clean and maintain areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint splatter in hand washing sink on service line. Instructed to clean hand sink and to use hand washing sink for staff hand washing only.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets in all boys and girls toilet rooms not dispencing water long enough for adequate hand washing. Instructed manager to adjust meters on hand sinks to allow for adequate hand washing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe near mop sink area. Instructed to repair leak to avoid pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on ceiling of lunchroom a and b. Instructed to repair accordingly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling of 3rd floor girl's toilet room and in walls of 3rd floor boy's toilet room

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose wall bases and panels in lunchroom a. Instructed to repair panels and bases.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up on floor underneath shelving, behind coolers and on floor throughought both lunch rooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light bulbs not working above service line and in 1st floor girl's toilet room. Instructed to replace light bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: The following doors not rodent proof: boiler room door, far left door 3, salt equipment door. Instd to repair and have tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room in the basement trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide. Also in the employee unisex toilet room in kitchen no cover for the receptacle on the stall wall(lid broken), instructed to provide new receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed instillation in basement lunch rooms, also where the children stand in line, and the wrapping around the pipes over the cooking hood needs repair. Also observed peeling paint on the ceiling over the cooking hood and wall by fan, instructed to remove and reseal.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance on violation #55 from report#2253127 date 1/25/2019, correct by date 4/25/2019. Porous/exposed wrapping on pipes/airducts above serving line. Peeling and in disrepair must repair or replace. All surfaces above serving line must be non porous smooth/easily cleanable. All waste water pipes above serving line must be completely encased with non absorbent material. Priority foundation 7-42-090, no citation issued(cps).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed porous wrapping on pipes/air ducts above serving line peeling and in disrepair. Must repair/replace. All surfaces above serving line must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. All waste water pipes above serving line must be completely encased (with non-absorbent material).

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink at full service service line. Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Cracked handsink basin in food staff toilet room. Instd to replace and maintain basin. Faucets leaking at base at exposed handsink. Instd to repair and maintain. Clogged utility sink at 1st floor storage closet next to girls toilet room. 2 urinals in poor repair in 1st floor boys toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Male food service employee with mustache of excessive length without restraint . Instd to wear proper restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door freezer interior located in hallway not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean interior of micrrwave in the teachers lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in teacher's lounge, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed instulation in the basement restroom, instructed to repair. Remove peeling paint on wall and ceiling in basement teacher lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed basement restroom next to lunchroom handsink leaking water at the lower pipe, also in kitchen the 2, and 3 compartment sinks facuets leaking, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the glass shelves on the service line and the interior of the unused dry storage bins in the storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the handwashing sinks in the basement boy's washroom. Must provide adequate water pressure for proper handwashing. No cold water is available at one of the two handwashing sinks in the 3rd floor boy's washroom. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Windowsills in prep area not clean, broken tiles. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in main prep area slow draining. Repair same. Toilet leaking at base at 1st floor boys toilet room. Urinal in 3rd floor boys toilet room in poor repair, wrapped with plastic. Repair same. No exposed handsink at full service serving line. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 broken soap dispensers off walls in girls 3rd floor bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain soap dispensers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean mop sinks in all utility closets. Clean and maintain mop sinks in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean interior of refrigerators and microwave in teachers lounge containing food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of refrigerator and microwave in teachers lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in disrepair in break room in front of refrigerator. Repair floor to ensure it is rodent proof and in a washable cleanable condition at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on floor of boys locker room. Instructed to restore floor to a cleanable washable condition and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint from pipe located on ceiling of girls locker room. Remove peeling paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls in teachers lounge unclean near windows with food/soda residue. Clean and maintain all unclean walls to prevent insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 dead cockroaches in 4 separate areas of kitchen and 1 in teachers lounge. Instructed to remove dead cockroaches and sanitize affected area. Monitor and inform pest control of cockroaches. Currently pest control in only treating for mice and noting no evidence of cockroach activity.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing faucet on mop sink on 3rd floor utility closet. Replace faucet and maintain in a working condition at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in girls locker room leaking. Instructed to repair leak at toilet in girls locker room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flushing mechanism of toilet in mens staff bathroom on second floor not working. Restore flushing mechanism to a fully functional condition and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in refrigerators in teachers lounge. Instructed to install and maintain working thermometers in all refrigerators in teachers lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: 1 soap dispenser broken off wall in girl's washroom on the 3rd floor

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corners inside walk-in freezer located in rear storage room

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

Inspector’s note: Some chip paint on wall near shelving inside rear storage room

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

Inspector’s note: Cold water handle missing from washbowl in girl's washroom on 3rd floor

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed inside 2 refrigerator units at teacher's area

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: The bulk food containers not labeled located in the food storeroom. Instructed to label them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood above the cooking equipment has some dust buildup on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food storeroom along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all the ceiling vents in all the boys and girls toilet rooms has dust and dirt buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Found a two inch opening around the pipe under the 2 compartment sink and a one inch opening around the pipe under the exposed hand sink both in the prep area. Instructed to seal them so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents in toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Clean same.

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.REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN BOY'S 2ND FL.

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.CLEAN STAFF REFRIGERATOR.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.ADJUST FAUCET ON SOME HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM.