Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary School

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside recpetacle overflowing with trash during the time of inspection. Noted lid not tight fitted. Instructed to maintain outside receptacle and provide tight fitted lid to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (b). No citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked glass at the hot serving line on the barrier separating the food from the students; instructed to replace. Recommended using plexi glass to avoid glass cracking from the heat of the hot holding unit. (no loose or pieces of glass observed at time of inspection, area smooth)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lids on the waste receptacles in the womens washrooms; must provide waste receptacles with lids.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system; clean vents to remove dust.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of three hand washing sinks in the 1st floor boys toilet room not turning on. Instructed to repair.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEAR REAR KITCHEN DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN KICHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON SERVING LINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 3 HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRLS.

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. 20 or more rodent droppings in lunchroom storage cabinet and pre-k room 136 on floor in closet.also appx. 6 live ants crawling on floor near floor drain in front of kettle in prep area.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/10/18.(no citation issued)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on lower shelves of prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet on serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food build up from walk in cooler shelving units and dust build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers and compressor unit.kitchen staff breakroom-must clean food debris from microwave cart.pre-k room 134 dust build up from shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in floor along wall base near rear kitchen door.must repair or replace flooring in kichen in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.must repair or replace damaged walls in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs on serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure on serving line.must repair no running water at 1 of 3 hand sinks in 2nd fl. Girls.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k room 136 & 120 closets.

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

Inspector’s note: One of two hand dryers in boys bathroom first and second floors in poor repair, instructed to repair and better maintain,

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not clean in mechanical/boiler rooms, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained, garbage overflowing from dumpster. Unable to close lids, garbage sitting at least 18 inches above rim. Instructed to keep lids closed at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interiors underneath sink in pre-k 136.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from floors in hallway closets on second. Clean floor underneath storage rack in kitchen storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all debris and dust build-up from light shields in kitchen area and in hallway on second floor near storage closets. Repair large holes in the wall above the sink and clean dust build-up behind 2 door storage cabinet in pre-k 136. Repair and/or paint wall in play area in pre-k 134.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink, and leaky pipe underneath exposed hand sink in food prep area.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a critical violation.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found the bottom half of both serving lines at the steam table area unprotected. There was no barrier in place to avoid possible contamination from the students or others. Food was observed being served without covers that protected the end facing the students. Instructed that a barrier (glass, plexiglass) is needed to protect foods from possible contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler shelving has some fuzzy mold buildup; wash, rinse and sanitize the shelves in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty behind the walk in cooler shelving feet and in the first floor fan room, clean the floors in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: THE DRAINS ARE SLOW IN ROOM #s 132, 133 AND 224, CLEAN OUT AND REPAIR PLUMBING.

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

Inspector’s note: The cleaner in library and room # 133 is not properly stored, keep approved cleaning products in their assigned place.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in corners, under and behind equipment in kitchen and storage areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shield above prep table in kitchen prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST & 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM,2ND FL. BOILER ROOM,2ND FL. HALL CLOSETS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE MOTORS IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 136 TOILET ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE BRICK WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,1ST FL WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES,DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT IN PRE-K 120.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-K 134.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. HALL CLOSET.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 FAN ROOM,1ST FL ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,BOILER ROOM.

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FAN ROOM,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL,GYM STORAGE CLOSETS,HALL STORAGE CLOSETS,PRE-K 136 ON SHELF,ALSO DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING FAN ROOM,GYM DOOR,PRE-K 136 & 120,SOUTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/11.

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 WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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 1ST & 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM,2ND FL. BOILER ROOM,2ND FL. HALL CLOSETS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

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 LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE MOTORS IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 136 TOILET ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE BRICK WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,1ST FL WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES,DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT IN PRE-K 120.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-K 134.

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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. HALL CLOSET.

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 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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 FAN ROOM,1ST FL ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,BOILER ROOM.

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 PROPERLY INSTALL NEW STEAMMER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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 SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES CLOSET.

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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE PRE-K WASHROOMS.

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; STAFF LOUNGE, COOLER, CABINETS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS #120, 134, AND 136.

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 THRU-OUT, STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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 3PART FAUCET.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out storage rooms, and elevator room, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.