Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 8, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(e) observed the food prep area hand washing sink not properly turning on and maintaining 100f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain 100f at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(a) observed the 3 compartment sink not maintaining an adequate wash and rinse temperature. Instructed to repair and maintain 110f at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with garbage and the lids not tight fitting. Instructed to always maintain outside dumpster area; garbage can not overflow, and lids must remain closed and tight-fitting at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Apr 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed a sewer pipe located in the food prep area that is not protected in case of possible contamination. Instructed to provide adequate protection around the sewer pipe.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the food manager in the food prep area without an effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

4. Apr 5, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. May 15, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) is being served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. May 12, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. May 10, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed plumbing not maintained. Observed a hand washing sink not turning on properly in the food prep area and the 3 compartment sink and employee toilet room hand washing sinks at an inadequate hot water temperature of 75f-90f. Facility's designated one compartment hand washing sink was also only maintaining 90f. Instructed to repair so that all hand washing sinks maintain 100f and the 3 compartment sink maintains 110f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. May 3, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at time of inspection.. A city of chicago food service manager shall be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Mar 22, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employe health poilcy on premises at this time, instructed to provide priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and dirrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.given sheet with the necessary items needed, also need a disinfectant effective against norovirus.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Apr 13, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. May 2, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Apr 25, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bags of garbage overflowing over the top of the garbage dumpsters so that the lids could not be closed and litter on the ground around the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to maintain adequate garbage pickup so that the amount of garbage does not exceed the capacity of the containers. Serious violation 7-38-020.

13. Mar 10, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed acuumulated dust on the vents located above the 2 door refrigerators. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water pressure needs to be increase on the exposed hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

14. Mar 3, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 vocational room exit door not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap in between said door. Instructed to make said door rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed acuumulated dust on the vents located above the 2 door refrigerators. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of two sink bowls not working on 2nd floor girls washroom. Engineer replace battery during inspection. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water pressure needs to be increase on the exposed hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

15. Apr 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall in first floor boys washroom. Seal opening in wall under sink in staff lounge 211.

16. May 20, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ventilation covers above ice machine and 2 door refrigerator in kitchen with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

17. May 2, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found visible mold like substance on interior panel of ice machine where water is dispensed. Tagged "held for inspection" by cdph. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ventilation covers above ice machine and 2 door refrigerator in kitchen with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

18. Feb 7, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Second floor storage room cluttered with items; organize and maintain and elevate all items from floor.

19. Jan 10, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE STORE ROOMS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORE ROOM HAS WOOD, BOXES OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

20. Jan 28, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

21. Jan 21, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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. Over 100 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the 1st and 2nd floor classrooms and closets. Remove all evidence of pest activity, shampoo the soiled carpets and seal up all areas of possible harborage including the holes in the baseboards in the front entry waiting area and electrical closets. Seal the outer openings in the mechanical room on the first floor and in the adult program room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. All adjustable shelving needs to be raised at least 6 inches off of the floor so cleaning and inspection can be done easily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. The classroom, store and office floors are full of mouse droppings. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner Shampoo carpets to remove rodent urine and fecal buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. Remove or properly store the supplies and personal items that are stored on the floors so regular daily cleaning can be done and easily inspected from corner to corner.