Lazaro Cardenas Elementary

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around perimeter of janitorial storage room near serving area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found the middle compartment faucet of the 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2554993 dated: 4/28/22 not corrected; #53: found no covered waste receptacles in female washrooms as required; must provide covered waste receptacles in all female used washrooms. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the side exit door of the lunchroom is not completely rodent proofed at both bottom corners of the door; must completely rodent proof door to avoid pest entry. Provide a door sweep that extends the full length of the door.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a clogged floor drain in a storage room on the first floor used by the custodians for storage of products outside of the kitchen; instructed to unclog drain. Drain is not backing up at this time; no imminent health hazard. Instructed to unclog and maintain drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacles in female washrooms as required; must provide covered waste receptacles in all female used washrooms.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiuse utensils improperly stored in kitchen. Must invert multiuse utensils with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in storage area. Instructed to seal and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken tiles in kitchen area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the base of the flusher of the toilet located in the employee toilet room in the food prep area's office. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed broken floor tile located by the shelves in the food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing lightshields for lights in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM,1ST FL.(B & G),3RD FL.(B) AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.

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.100 or more rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as prep area-on ledge of unused dish machine,lower ledge and wheel bases of storage shelf.serving line-on floor behind hot holding unit,refrigerator,in between milk cooler and cold holding unit,lower rolling cart.lunchroom-on floor next to milk cooler,cambros,along wall bases in lunchroom,behind staff refrigerator,in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer,hot water tank room-behind milk crates,under storage shelves and lockers.staff lounge-on floor behind copier,in corner near chairs,table.also,appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of north end and west doors.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/2/18.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build up from interior surface of reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace some damaged floor tiles in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and damaged wall bases in lunchroom and hole in lower wall near staff refigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer in kitchen staff toiletroom,1st fl.(b & g),3rd fl.(b) and no cold running water at 1st hand sink.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Some broken floor tile in dining area, instructed to replace,

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at exposed hand sink in main food prep area,

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

Inspector’s note: Repair, replace, or level off areas of floors where large sections of floor tiles are missing throughout the dining room.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair opening around pipe in the wall underneath 1 compartment prep table in kitchen area. Clean all debris and dust build-up from light shields in washrooms, main food prep area, and large mop sink area in dining room. Repair and paint wall in dining room where chipping paint is located. Repair blown light in main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at exposed hand sink in main food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and miantain interior of unused dish machine in main food prep area(dead bugs and food debris present).

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 noted on premises. 25 mice droppings observed scattered along the bases of the walls, in corners and underneath items stored in the electrical room on first floor. Must eliminate clutter in this room by elevating all items 6 inches off the floor. Must also clean all affected areas, and seal up any openings found. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair, replace, or level off areas of floors where large sections of floor tiles are missing throughout the dining room.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair opening around pipe in the wall underneath 1 compartment prep table in kitchen area. Clean all debris and dust build-up from light shields in washrooms, main food prep area, and large mop sink area in dining room. Repair and paint wall in dining room where chipping paint is located. Repair blown light in main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at exposed hand sink in main food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain interior of unused dish machine in main food prep area(dead bugs and food debris present).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on the vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system; clean vents to remove dust observed. Some light dust observed in the vent above the dishmachine; clean vent above the dishmachine (dishmachine not in use at this time). Observed a water stained ceiling tile above the two door refrigeration unit behind the serving line; replace water stained ceiling tile.

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: Found exposed handsink by serving line with no paper towels or sanitary hand drying device. Facility put paper towels at handsink after informed of violation. Cdi. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floor in walk in cooler with dirt buildup. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found vents above serving line with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cleaning items and other articles cluttered in mop room off of kitchen and in electrical room on first floor. Facility states that 3rd party company has dropped off supplies and has not organized or removed. Instructed facility and/or 3rd part company to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least 6 inches off floor and away from wall and maintain to prevent pest harborage. Found unnecessary cardboard boxes in dry storage room of kitchen. Instructed to remove all unnecessary cardboard to help prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: The sink cabinet in room # 104 is water damaged and mildewed, remove the damaged and unsanitary cabinet.

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

Inspector’s note: The baseboard and base of the right side window unit are open and unsealed, reseal the baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary. The floors are dirty and have large wet puddles in the cafeteria utility/mop room, clean and maintain said area.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling tiles are dirty and/or water damaged in the cafeteria above the serving line, cafeteria utility/mop room, cafeteria bathroom wall and room # 102. Clean, repair or replace said surfaces so they are clean and light in color.

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

Inspector’s note: The sink in room # 104 leaks, repar plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: The closets in rooms 102, 103 and 104 are cluttered and the floors are loaded and difficult to maintain, reorganize and clean the closets out.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal holes in floor along base of wall in lunchroom where wall was replaced. (wall faces kitchen)

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

Inspector’s note: Reattach loose wall coving along wallbase of lunchroom wall mentioned in violation #34. Provide wall coving for teachers washroom on second floor where missing. Replace water stained ceiling tile in kitchen near cooking equipment.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST ADJUST OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS ON LUNCH ROOM,GYM ,FRONT ENTRY DOORS.

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 BULB IN ELECTRICAL 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS,1ST FL. GIRL'S & 2ND FL. BOY'S LEAKY TOILET.

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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN GYM STORAGE,SCHOOL SUPPLY ROOM,2ND FL. STORAGE,MDF ROOM,3RD FL. BOOK STORAGE ROOM.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, MDF ROOM, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOMS, ELECTRICAL ROOM, ETC...TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY ROOM WALLS.

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. OBSERSED RODENT ACTIVITY THRU-OUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS/ALONG WALLS; OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, OVER 20 IN MDF ROOM, OVER 10 LOCKER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, OVER 15 IN COMPUTER ROOM, AND ABOUT 10 IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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 EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOMS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS NOTED.

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 PREMISES, KITCHEN, LOCKER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, ETC, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize, mdf room, closet, storage rooms, electrical room, etc...to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away room walls.

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 ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT BUILDING AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 FAUCETS INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AT HANDWASHING BOWLS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out main office storage rooms, supplies storage rooms and closets thru-out premises. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls to prevent pest harborage.

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 MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM OVER 55 DROPPINGS, AND INSIDE BOTTOM PANEL OF STAFF COOLER IN LUCHROOM ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20 SERIOUS.

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; STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM, SUPPLIES ROOM AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN LUNCHROOM.

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 ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, AND CLOSETS.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT BUILDING AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 FAUCETS INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND BOYS 3RD WASHROOM AT HANDWASHING BOWLS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out main office storages rooms, supplies rooms and closets, articles must be stored off floors away from walls to prevent pest harborage.