Joseph Gary School

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exit door in kitchen area near mop sink door sweep in disrepair. Instructed to provide rodent-proof door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of serving line equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom 120. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom 120. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom 120. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed front two lids missing on two outside dumspters. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and maintain. All outside dumpsters shall be covered with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2555737 on 5-13-22: 55-observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the boys washroom on the first and second floor; remove peeling paint from ceiling. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the boys washroom on the first and second floor; remove peeling paint from ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacles in female staff or girls washrooms; must provide waste receptacles with covers (lids).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the boys washroom on the first and second floor; remove peeling paint from ceiling.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: excessive rust on walk in cooler floor. Instd to remove rust and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing covers on receptacles in all female toilet rooms (staff and students). Instd to provide and maintain covers

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on walk in cooler floor. Instd to remove rust and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed very low cold water pressure at the hand washing sink located by the front food serving area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's and girl's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN LIBRARY TOILETROOM,2ND FL. STAFF NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST FL.(STAFF & 2ND FL. GIRL'S).

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN LIBRARY TOILETROOM,2ND FL. STAFF NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST FL.(STAFF & 2ND FL. GIRL'S).

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 appx. 40 or more rodent droppings on lower shelf of steam table,on floor next to paper bags storage cart,on interior ledge of oven,on floor next to rolling cart,dry food storage area-on & inside of electrical boxes.also, appx."1/2" gap along bottom right corner middle door of #5,adjacent door to kitchen.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/23/18.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lids broken and pushed down inside of dumpster and another one appears to have been gnawed on.also,trash and debris on ground around dumpsters.must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting and clean ground around dumpsters.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from walk in cooler fanguard covers,microwave and unused refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from milk walk in cooler floor.must clean debris from walk in cooler floor.must repair or replace damaged flooring in dry food storage area under shelving units,and prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and loose wall panels and trim in prep areas and serving lines,exterior of walk in freezer lower trim,hole in lower wall in dry food storage area,missing upper wall outlet cover near clock.must clean build up at filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet and low hot water pressure at hand sink in library toiletroom,2nd fl. Staff no hot water at hand sink.must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks to stay on longer in 1st fl.(staff & 2nd fl. Girl's).

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained at time of inspection found all garbage dumpsters open and over flowing with garabge. Debris on ground around containers. Instructed manager to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Repair and paint ceiling in boy's first floor washroom and second floor girl's washroom in main building. Smooth and re-paint walls in main kitchen where surfaces are peeling and chipping.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide shield for light or replace with a shatter resistent bulb in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper pest control noted in the head start classroom in detached modular building. 25 mice droppings observed in the head start classroom insdie cabinets underneath the counter where the refrigerator, microwave oven and exposed hand sink for children is located. Also observed 15 mice droppings on floor scattered in same classroom in between materials stored on floor. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, and seal up any openings found in floors and walls. Serious violation 7-38-38-020.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Provide hot or tempered water in girl's first floor washroom. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair large opening around pipe in wall above the toilet in stall by wall inside boy's washroom in detached modular building. Repair and paint ceiling in boy's first floor washroom and second floor girl's washroom in main building. Smooth and re-paint walls in main kitchen where surfaces are peeling and chipping.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide shield for light or replace with a shatter resistent bulb in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly organize and maintain storage closet in head start classroom free of clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the girls washroom in the corner above the last stall on the first floor; remove peeling paint from the ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: One sink observed in the (second floor) boys and (first floor) girls washooms with two faucets; one faucet at each sink has no running water; must change sensor battery on that side of the sink to provide water. Water comes on at sinks via motion sensor.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace peeling ceiling tile in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: The pipe behind the exposed hand sink has some areas of exposed insulation, seal up all exposed insulation. The tops of the refrigerator and cabinets of room # 407 are dirty and the plant catch trays are full of stagnant water, clean and maintain this room on a regular basis.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in freezer condenser has one of two fans broken/iced up, repair the freezer. The milk walk in cooler has some dirty buildup on the lower portion of the condenser and the fan guards; wash, rinse and sanitize the condenser unit.

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

Inspector’s note: The baseboards are damaged in the washroom of room # 407, repair the baseboards.

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

Inspector’s note: The plastic wall panels in the cafeteria kitchen are damaged and have gaps behind the exposed hand sink and on the corners near the ovens and utility area. The ceiling in front of the combi oven is food stained. Clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The sink in the girls 4th floor bathroom and science room has a potable water leak. Repair said plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Room # 407 is cluttered and not clean, reorganize the room, remove the clutter and clean the room from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: In the walkin freezer found ice on pipe,shelf underneath and the floor. Instructed to get the condenser repaired or replace it.located in the main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all wall and ceiling vents in the boys and girls toilet rooms throughout premises has dust buildup on them. The 3rd floor hallway, ceiling and stairwell has peeling paint. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace the 1st light fixture under the hood above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the boiler room old unused furniture, wood, bags ect. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage. Found old unused dishmachine that is broken. Instructed to repair or remove it so no insect or rodent harborage.

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 OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

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.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILING IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 OR REPLACE ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT 3RD FL. GIRL'S,3RD FL. MEN'S STAFF NO COLD RUNNING WATER,1ST FL. BOY'S LEAKY TOILET,1ST FL. STAFF LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE.

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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AND MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS THRU-OUT TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

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 FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND 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 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE INSIDE ALL BOYS WASHROOMS AND MENS WASHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR. ALSO REPAIR 3RD FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FAUCET AT HAND BOWL. Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles inside some storage rooms and mop closets, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage.