Theodore Herzl Elementary School/Cpc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in utility/storage room near kitchen. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-38-030 (a).

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2603319 dated: 9/23/24 not corrected; #53-no covered receptacles in all gender and " herzel scholars only bathroom". Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in both bathrooms. #56-observed no light bulbs protective shielding in all gender and " herzel scholars only bathroom". Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: No covered receptacles in all gender and " herzel scholars only bathroom". Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in both bathrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light bulbs protective shielding in all gender and " herzel scholars only bathroom". Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor build up on floor in dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. This is harborage and a food source for rodents and other pest. Manager pushed garbage down into dumpster during inspection.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vent inside the unisex employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ALL PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS.PRE AREA-HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED MILK COOLER.PARENTS ROOM-MICROWAVE AND COUNTER TOPS.STAFF KITCHEN-LOWER CABINETS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CARPETS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES ,LOOSE WALL BASES IN CLASSROOM & TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 403,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 401A.PRE-K ROOM 405-STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K ROOM 401A-SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN PRE-K ROOM 403 & 404 TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ALL PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS.PRE AREA-HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED MILK COOLER.PARENTS ROOM-MICROWAVE AND COUNTER TOPS.STAFF KITCHEN-LOWER CABINETS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CARPETS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN COPIER ROOM.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES ,LOOSE WALL BASES IN CLASSROOM & TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 403,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 401A.PRE-K ROOM 405-STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STAFF KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K ROOM 401A-SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN PRE-K ROOM 403 & 404 TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PARENTS ROOM,ALL PRE-K ROOMS,STAFF LOUNGE .

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations from report #2049551 5/2/17 not corrected #34-must provide a wall coving in preparea.#38-must install a hand sink in prep area.#41-must remove all clutter from prep area.must repair and maintain.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on all pre-k room cubbies,shelving units.pre area-hot holding unit and unused milk cooler.parents room-microwave and counter tops.staff kitchen-lower cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean all debris build up from carpets in all pre-k rooms.must seal hole in floor in copier room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles ,loose wall bases in classroom & toilet room in pre-k room 403,stained ceiling tiles in pre-k room 401a.pre-k room 405-stained ceiling tiles and loose wall bases.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in staff kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace pre-k room 401a-slow drain at hand sink.must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer in pre-k room 403 & 404 toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in parents room,all pre-k rooms,staff lounge .

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No person with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site while handling potentially hazardous foods. Ie...chicken, rice, chick peas and oranges. Instructed manager to provide person with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all contact surfaces tot remove all build up. Clean interior of warming oven, interior of reach in coolers and prep tables. Clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Coving needed at wall in prep area correct and maitain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheids with debris in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in prep area. Must install handsink in classroom b in need of repair. No hot water and large leak. Must correct.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in prep area must be removed. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 10-14 droppngs in the bottom of the warming holder. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize unit. Contact tpest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago sanitation certificate on site or certificate posted while handling potentially hazardous food products. Ie...chicken sanwiches, milk etc. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all contact surfaces tot remove all build up. Clean interior of warming oven, interior of reach in coolers and prep tables. Clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Coving needed at wall in prep area correct and maitain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheids with debris in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in prep area. Must install handsink in classroom b in need of repair. No hot water and large leak. Must correct.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in prep area must be removed. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the class rooms,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal opening into the ceiling inside the unisex washroom,instructed to seal to prevent rodent entry

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair ventilation inside the washroom in class b

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in kitchenette area where milk is stored; remove items to avoid clutter.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certifed manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods being served (milk, green beans, corn dogs, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citaiton issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles thru out. Clean all vent covers thru out, free of dust.

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

Inspector’s note: The handsink base in room "b" is dirty and water damaged, repair or replace so it is smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in the custodians and storage room are dirty, clean the floors from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: THE BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHENETTE ALONG THE OUTER WALL HAVE A HOLE AND THE BATHROOM BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGE IN ROOM B & C's WASHROOMS. A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE WAS FOUND IN THE FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

Inspector’s note: The sink in room "a" has low water pressure, the engineer repaired the faucet at this time.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: The milk cooler thermometer is missing, a new thermometer was place inside said cooler at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in mens toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboard in washrooms of classrooms where needed.

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 ALL CUBBIES.

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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET 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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ELECTRICAL /STORAGE ROOM & UNDER STAFF TOIET ROOM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM TOILET ROOM,ROOM A & D,WOMEN'S & MEN'S TOILET ROOM & ROOM D TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ROOM C TOILET ROOM,UPPER DOOR FRAME TO EXIT DOOR.

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 LIGHT BULB 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 PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PARENT ROOM OR REMOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROOM A LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS IN ROOM C & D.

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 ELECTRICAL/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 CABINETS IN CLASSROOM #402C.

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 MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS.

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 VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

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

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