Bret Harte Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all faucet timers must stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds during handwashing; adjust faucets with timers as needed.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found one handsink in the girls washroom in the basement not working; instructed to repair. (two operable)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Jan 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all faucet timers must stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds during handwashing; adjust faucets with timers as needed.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the temperature of the water at the handwashing sinks in the boys and girls washrooms in the basement of the building at 65f (boys) and 37f (girls); instructed to adjust temperature to maintain a minimum temperature of 100f in both washrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030(c); no citation issued (cps school)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found one handsink in the girls washroom in the basement not working; instructed to repair. (two operable)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Jan 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucets in the boys and girls washrooms in the basement across from the lunchroom do not stay on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to adjust all faucets to stay on the required minimum time.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

4. Jan 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under and around reach in coolers and freezers in dining area in need of cleaning to remove some debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jan 25, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Apr 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 19, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets in poor repair in first and second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair/replace. Faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate faucet.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in dish washing area, serving area, second floor hallway and pre-k washroom and classroom. Observed openings around pipe fittings and vent cover in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on overhead piping in prep and sercing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 17, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove clutter or unnecessary articles around 3-comp sink. Organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid proof of city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Apr 20, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide mechanical ventilation in girls washroom near lunchroom. Replace missing cap on right sink in boys washroom near lunchroom. Adjust timed faucet on sink in second floor washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before retouching handle.)

10. Jan 13, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Mar 21, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the mop sink across from door 3.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a light shield for the light bulb in the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the heavy leak at the three compartment sink faucet. Noted slow drain at the three compartment sink. Must repair.

12. Feb 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on some shelving units in pre-k room 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor in boiler room and electrical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burnt out light in kitchen and cracked light shield in pre-k room 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust mixing valves at hand sinks in basement boy's and girl's,office toilet rooms.must repair or replace 1st hand sink in bsmt boy's not working.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for pre-k room 103 refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in boiler room and electrical room,staff break room.

13. Mar 6, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of microwave in basement teachers lounge..

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside ceiling light shields entrance to boys basement restroom.

14. Jan 15, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Remove all peeling paint from the walls in the pre-kindergarten washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter from the floors in the pre-kindergarten closet. Also better organize custodial closet in basement. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

15. Mar 16, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Seal opening round pipe fitting under sink in pre-k washroom and ceiling in 2nd floor janitor closet. Repair door #4.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure in 1st floor student washroom. Provide ventilation in 1st and 2nd floor teachers washrooms. Repair leaking faucets on 2nd floor utility sinks. Increase pressure on right fountain near room 206.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize gym and library storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

16. Jan 13, 2011 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: Found floors not swept at boiler room, book storage,and all storage areas lower level. Found clutter stored along walls of mentioned storage areas. Must store all books/clutter offfloors and away from walls. Floors along walls at storage areas must be clear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor repair at lunchroom by dry storage cabinets.(peeling paint)must scrape and paint walls at luncroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found heating vent covers not clean at main lunchroom.

17. Apr 19, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Loose rubber gaskets at reach-in cooler doors of vegetable cooler in kitchen; repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AROUND TOILET IN ROOM 109 KINDERGARTEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT; REPAINT. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON EAST WALL ABOVE STAIRS ADJACENT TO MAIN ENTRANCE.