Gregory Elementary

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer on walk in freezer. Instructed to replace and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed wash basin faucet neck in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle area not maintained during time of inspection. Noted damaged and missing lids, filled garbage bags busted and overlowing with trash. Instructed to provide tight fitted lids and dispose trash properly

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on ceiling above prep tables in prep area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up around the condencer and on shelving inside the walk in freezer. Must defrost and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cold and hot water knobs missing on one of the sinks in the boys washroom. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the employee washroom and the office to remove debris and/or spills.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of ovens in kitchen area to be soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean and sanitize food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment to prevent accumulation of encrusted grease deposits and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in unisex staff/student restrooms throughout facility. Women's restrooms provided with covered receptacles per last inspection report at time of inspection. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for unisex restrooms and all restrooms for female use and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelving in the dry storage area to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed intensity of lighting in the walk-in cooler to be insufficient for this area. Instructed to repair or replace light fixture in the walk-in cooler to provide lighting of sufficient intensity for this area and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee food items stored in container above food for service to students in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate employee food items/employee food storage container such that it is below and away from food for service to students and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom throughout facility. Instructed person in charge that covered receptacles for sanitary products are required in all restrooms for female use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in rear stairwell ceiling leading from 2nd floor to third floor.observed paint peeling from ceiling in entryway hall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid for toilet commode in cafeteria restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom throughout facility. Instructed person in charge that covered receptacles for sanitary products are required in all restrooms for female use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in rear stairwell ceiling leading from 2nd floor to third floor.observed paint peeling from ceiling in entryway hall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid for toilet commode in cafeteria restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2559268 dated:6/14/22 not corrected; #55 peeling paint on walls near the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed they must repair and maintain.priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom throughout facility. Instructed person in charge that covered receptacles for sanitary products are required in all restrooms for female use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid for toilet commode in cafeteria restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in rear stairwell ceiling leading from 2nd floor to third floor.observed paint peeling from ceiling in entryway hall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2559268 dated:6/14/22 not corrected; #55 peeling paint on walls near the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed they must repair and maintain.priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler leaking from vent,causing standing water. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls near the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed they must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff and girls toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling and cracked paint along walls and ceilings in main kitchen and dining/seating areas of kitchen. Instructed manager to have repaired and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the 1st floor girls and 2nd floor boys toilet rooms ceiling peeling paint. Instructed to repair and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of freezer #2 in the lunch room to remove ice build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area and storage area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean inside storage cadinets in the teacher lounge to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE IN WALK COOLER IN CORNERS AND IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair hot water knob at wash bowl in washroom in pre-k room 107. Water must run independently for at least 15 seconds. Noted leaks at the faucets at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor inside walk-in cooler in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Chipping paint found throughout on walls in kitchen service line area, and in rear dish washing area. All areas must be re-painted. Clean debris from light shields, and dust build-up from ceiling vent in first floor boy's washroom. Seal all cracks and opening in base boards and corner of walls in dish washing anf rear storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Repair hot water knob at wash bowl in washroom in pre-k room 107. Water must run independently for at least 15 seconds. Repair leaky faucet on mop sink inside first floor boy's washroom. Repair left side of hand washing facility in second floor boy's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: All items stored on floors in pre-k 106 and in boiler room must be elevated 6 inches off floors to eliminate cluttered areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor inside walk-in cooler in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Chipping paint found throughout on walls in kitchen service line area, and in rear dish washing area. All areas must be re-painted. Clean debris from light shields, and dust build-up from ceiling vent in first floor boy's washroom. Seal all cracks and opening in base boards and corner of walls in dish washing anf rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair hot water knob at wash bowl in washroom in pre-k room 107. Water must run independently for at least 15 seconds. Repair leaky faucet on mop sink inside first floor boy's washroom. Repair left side of hand washing facility in second floor boy's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: All items stored on floors in pre-k 106 and in boiler room must be elevated 6 inches off floors to elilinate cluttery areas.

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 noticed on premises. 30 mice droppings observed inside cabinets ans drawers underneath i compartment sink in teacher's lounge, and 20 also noted scattered along the bases of the walls in the same area. 30 mice droppings found in kitchen storage room on top of boxes, on shelves and on floor. Boiler room exit doors leading out to the outside garbage area and the right side of exit doors leading out to the parking lot not properly maintained, large gaps greater than 1/4 inch noted at the center and lower side of these doors. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up any openings found in floors, walls, and ceilings, and repair exit doors. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Overflowing garbage with lids up 3-4 inches above the rim observed in the dumpster closest to the building. All lids must be kept closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at hand washing facilities for students in both washrooms on 3 rd floor. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor inside walk-in cooler in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean excessive dust build-up from rear exterior of cooking equipment in main food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Chipping paint found throughout on walls in kitchen service line area, and in rear dish washing area. All areas must be re-painted. Clean debris from light shields, and dust build-up from ceiling vent in first floor boy's washroom. Seal all cracks and opening in base boards and corner of walls in dish washing anf rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair hot water knob at wash bowl in washroom in pre-k room 107. Water must run independently for at least 15 seconds. Repair leaky faucet on mop sink inside first floor boy's washroom. Repair left side of hand washing facility in second floor boy's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: All items stored on floors in pre-k 106 and in boiler room must be elevated 6 inches off floors to elilinate cluttery areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the dry storage room. Replace the light fixture that is not working.

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 the outer openings not rodent proofed and evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed doors #4 and #5 not rodent proofed with a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the doors. Must rodent proof all outer openings. Also, observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor of the dry storage room and behind the oven next to the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and remove droppings from all areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the dry storage room. Replace the light fixture that is not working.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the kitchen to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shield inside walk in cooler and broken light shield inside walk in freezer. Must provide and replace as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky faucet on the last sink of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in the back of the lunch room should be remove soon as possible to prevent harborage. Premises changing over some equipment in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stall door in the 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to replace it.

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

Inspector’s note: The second urinal in the 1st floor boys toilet not working. Instructed to repair it.

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

Inspector’s note: The southwest doors, southeast doors and the boiler double doors not insect or rodent proofed. They have a one fourth gap at the bottom of all the doors and the boiler doors have a one inch gap between the doors near the bottom of them. Serious citation given 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Two outside dumpsters have broken tops some not attached not able to cover the dumpsters properly not insect or rodent proofed. One of the dumpsters metal top is bent out of shape dumpster needs to be replaced. Serious citation given 7-38-020. Instructed to provide new tops (covers)for one and replace the other broken dumpster.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean the reachin milk cooler has ice buildup inside.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors inside janitor's closet.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stall door in the 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to replace it.

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

Inspector’s note: The second urinal in the 1st floor boys toilet not working. Instructed to repair it.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violations from feb. 2011 were corrected. Seal hole around back of toilet in one stall of boys washroom on first floor.

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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM MARCH 2010. THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED AT THIS TIME: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ALONG WINDOW BASE OF LUNCHROOM. SEAL HOLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AROUND TOILETS AND FLUSH BUTTONS ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation from march 2010 was corrected. Must replace sensor batteries at handsinks in student washrooms where needed. All sinks have two faucets and some with one faucet working at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected from march 2010. Must remove standing waste water in utility bucket in utility closets after using to avoid odors. Store wet mopheads upright to dry.

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 3RD FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K ROOM.CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

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 SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCH ROOM,REPAIR DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN LUNCH ROOM,SEAL HOLE IN WALL BASE IN PRE-K.

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.LIGHT NEEDED IN LUNCH 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.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 3RD FL. MOP SINK.

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.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.