Ellington Elementary School

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters not covered and spills on ground near outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to cover all dumpsters, clean and maintain dumpster area. Pririty foundation 7-38-020(b)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed rear exit door attached to prep area and hallway near engineer room not rodent proof, instructed to enclose gap to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed 2 door cooling units located inside cafeteria near student seating area with milk spills. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment free of accumulation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors inside the prep area in need of cleaning behind all heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door attached to prep area and hallway near engineer room not rodent proof, instructed to enclose gap to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 12 small rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the janitor close located inside the prep area as well as inside the drain near heavy equipment and 3 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooling units located inside cafeteria near student seating area with milk spills. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment free of accumulation.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle area not maintained. Instructed to provide tight-fitted lids on (2) receptacles to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). No citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors inside prep area in need of cleaning behind all heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer with a build up of dirt and debris under the shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and against the walls behind cooking and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean in the staff lounge. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the staff lounge sink to have a slow drain. Instructed to repair plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, to remove spills andfood debris. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the walk in cooler and in the janitors closet adjacent to the dining area. Must remove spills and debris.

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 evidence of rodent activity in the dishroom. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor, rolling stainless steel cart and on top of the unused high temperature dishmachine in the dishroom. Management instructed to clean and remove all droppings from this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided at the handwashing sinks in the 3rd floor boy's and girl's washrooms. Management instructed that hot water above 85f must be provided at the handwashing sinks. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dishmachine, rolling cart and all stainless steel surfaces in the dishroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the dishroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty in the storage room and in the dish washing room. Must clean to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the 1 compartment sink fixture base in the pre-k class room 120. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside janitors closets on the 1st and 2nd floor,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter fron the storage closets inside pre-k room 116 and 117,to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of a pink mold like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine in the kitchen. Clean interior panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light dust build-up on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler; clean fans to remove dust observed.

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 rodent proof. Half inch gap from bottom, rear kitcen door, and floor. Doors must be tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Walkin cooler door inside panel is torn half off from the bottom. At the walkin freezer the bottom gasket is comming off. Instructed to secure or replace them.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the shelves in the walkin cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet in the employees toilet room is in poor repair the automatic sensor keeps turning the water on and off all the time even when no one is by the sink. Instructed to repair or replace it.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in empty classrooms organize and elevate 6 inches from floor.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WEST UNDER THE COOKING HAS SOME DEBRIS ON IT.

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. THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IS MISSING THE THIRD STALL DOOR IN THE FOUR STALL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.

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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE LUNCHROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.

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. LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS REPAIR SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.

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. CLUTTER IN EMPTY CLASSROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 15-20 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOM BY KITHCEN AREA, INSTRUCTED AT CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, CLOSE ALL ENTRY AREAS TO RESTRICT RODENT ENTRY SEROUIS CITATION ISSUED

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 ALL STORAGE AREA FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS

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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BOILER ROOM, MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS