Joseph Lovett Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 21, 2026 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: Observed staff restroom handsink with water over 120f with broken mixing valve unable to maintain temperature under 120f. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed obsereved mixing spoon stored on table uncovered. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Mar 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer and prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,milk) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Feb 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Mar 30, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found low water pressure at the annex lunchroom serving line handwashing sink. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Mar 23, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the annex lunchroom (room 230) serving line handwashing sink without hot water; water temperature at 70 f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Management fixed sink at time of inspection and water is now at 105f.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the dry storage and clean dish storage racks in the main lunch room area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found ice build up on the floor and shelfs inside the walk-in freezer. Must remove ice, clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found low water pressure at the annex lunchroom serving line handwashing sink. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Mar 24, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarreal events. Instructed to provide procedure and the necessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the hand washing sinks in boys washroom in the 2nd floor. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the adult and girls washrooms. Must provided and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris inside janitors room located in the 1st floor. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation inside girls and boys washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 10, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed box of denatured shredded cheddar cheese inside inoperable cooler. Must keep all tcs foods at proper temperatures of 41f or less at all time. Instructed engineer to remove box of cheese to discard. Priority violation 7-38-05. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of rust on floor of walk in cooler. Must remove. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

     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 2 door cooler not in use (not plugged in) in lunch room. Must remove any unnecessary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     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: Observed no city of chicago food santiation manager certificate posted in facility. Must post a valid, city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Feb 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the electric hand dryer not working in the 1st floor boy's washroom next to the auditorium. Management provided paper towels for the washroom. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground around the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

10. Feb 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels, no soap and no hot water at the exposed hand sink on front serving line in lunch room located in annex building while potentially hazardous foods are being handled on serving line at this time. Instructed to repair/provide hot running water, provide soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation: 7-38-030 (no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on fan guards inside 2-door cooler located next to the exposed hand sink in main lunch room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed black dirt on floor behind hand sink in pre-k room 107 and accumulated wood pieces debris inside hand sink cabinet in pre-k room 107. Instructed to clean and maintain.

11. Mar 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 DAMAGED UPPER WALL IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN PRE- K ROOM 107

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM

12. Mar 21, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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 evidence of appx. 50 rodent droppings on floor near hand sink in pre-k room 107,on floor behind cubbies and lower shelf in library area in pre-k room 105,on lower shelf in lunch room and on floor under hand sink in annex.also appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of crossover door,dock door,pre-k room 105 door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/21/17.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on milk cooler and walk in freezer in main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies and shelving units in pre-k room 105 & 107.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles near walk in freezer in main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged upper wall in main lunch room near rear door.must clean debri from light shields in main lunch room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on lower wall in pre- k room 107.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a cold holding thermometer for milk cooler in annex lunchroom

13. Apr 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 25, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected. #38 missing exposed hand sink in the annex prep area report 1537761 date 5/7/15, correct by date 7/30/15. Instructed to install serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in annex lunchroom, and clean light shields in lunchroom, and boys restroom annex,main school building boys restroom west observed peeling paint ceiling, around window, and pips, instructed to remove and reseal. Also pre-k classroom 107-019 toilet stall observed peeling paint behind toilet, and a hole in wall at this hand sink, instructed to remove/reseal and repair wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter under stairwell basement storage area (by main office), instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

15. Jan 14, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sneeze guard at the annex hot serving unit,food not protected,instructed to replace.serious violation 7-38-005 (a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected.# 38 missing exposed hand sink in the annex prep area report 1537761 date 5/7/15, correct by date 7/30/15. Instructed to install. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in annex lunchroom, and clean light shields in lunchroom, and boys restroom (annex).main school building boys restroon west observed peeling paint ceiling, around window, and pipes, instructed to remove and reseal. Also pre-k classroo 107-109 1st. Toilet stall observed peeling paint behind toilet, and hole in wall at hand sink, instructed to remove/reseal and repair wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the walk-in freezer, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 small water fountains main building 1st. Floor not working/covered up with black plastic bag, instructed to repair/replace. Also repair 1 large water fountain same place low water pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter under stairwell basement storage area (by main office), instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

16. May 7, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build up inside two milk coolers in front prep area in main kitchen and in the annex. Instructed to defrost, clean, an maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace floor base boards in the the main dinning and prep area. Also clean and maintain floors in the mechanical room in the annex building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on the ceiling in the following rooms: 202,204,206 in the main building. Teacher washroom, 2nd floor main building, has peeling paint on ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light must be sheilded inside walkin freezer or provide shatter proof light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing exposed hand sink in the annex prep area. Instructed to install. Noted to engineer that water does not stay on without holding the handle in girls and boys washroom in annex. This is also an issue in the main building, boys first & second flr washrooms. Three compartment sink in the kitchen(middle faucet) is leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unecessary items and clutter stored inside metal cabinet in prep area to prevent pest harborage. Noted that milk crate used a storage shelves inside cooler. Instructed to use proper shelving 6 inches off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

17. Apr 30, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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: Noted over 20 rodent droppings found inside annex rooms 208,219,227 along walls and inside storage cabinets. Instruct to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control service. Serious violations 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap in girls washroom in annex and boys 2nd floor washroom (east end) and girls (west end) instructed to provide. Janitor provided hand soap. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build up inside two milk coolers in front prep area in main kitchen and in the annex. Instructed to defrost, clean, an maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace floor base boards in the the main dinning and prep area. Also clean and maintain floors in the mechanical room in the annex building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on the ceiling in the following rooms: 202,204,206 in the main building. Teacher washroom, 2nd floor main building, has peeling paint on ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light must be sheilded inside walkin freezer or provide shatter proof light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing exposed hand sink in the annex prep area. Instructed to install. Noted to engineer that water does not stay on without holding the handle in girls and boys washroom in annex. This is also an issue in the main building, boys first & second flr washrooms. Three compartment sink in the kitchen(middle faucet) is leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unecessary items and clutter stored inside metal cabinet in prep area to prevent pest harborage. Noted that milk crate used a storage shelves inside cooler. Instructed to use proper shelving 6 inches off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

18. Mar 25, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink caulk was missing on exposed hand sink in prep area, must replaced caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area. Caulk around bathroom sink in boy's bathroom(2nd floor) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in 1st, 2nd floor girl's bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas by staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls/ ceilings that had peeling paint in classrooms #202, #204, #208, shall be repaired/sealed. Pre K classroom ceiling, walls had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, peeling paint on walls, ceiling in 2nd floor staircase, and room # 107, shall be repaired/sealed(old building).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms, bathrooms in annex building not clean, need detailed cleaning.

19. Apr 19, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in boiler room, utility sink area, and bathrooms used for storage areas

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair chipping wall surfaces in dining area, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and repair leaking ceiling in boiler room area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light and light shield in rear walk-in freezer

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter inside girls and boys washroom in the annex building and main building, also noted clutter in hallway area, next to bathrooms in main building, full of clutter and unnecessary articles (boxes, papers, unused equipment, books etc), instructed to clean and reorganize to prevent rodent and insect harborage, and remove bathroom fixtures if going to be used as a storage area,

20. May 22, 2012 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: Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

21. May 15, 2012 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious citation not corrected: 05-07-2012, report #1214664: Toilet rooms not cleaned or provided with hand cleaner. Observed female and clssroom of students inside first floor toilet room, enter and exit toilet room without having liquid hand soap and also no liquid hand soap provided inside toilet rooms. Also, only one set of toilet rooms are operable for students use. Toilet rooms are pad locked on second floor and west end of building. Instructed to detail clean, repair all non-working facilities, remove unnecessary articles and have accessible to students. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.

    • 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Second floor east fire escape has gap in bottom corner left side. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent insect and rodent entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

22. May 7, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms not cleaned or provided with hand cleaner. Observed three female students inside first floor toilet room, enter and exit toilet room without having liquid hand soap and also no liquid hand soap provided inside toilet rooms. Also, only one set of toilet rooms are operable for students use. Toilet rooms are pad locked on second floor and west end of building. Instructed to detail clean, repair all non-working facilities, remove unnecessary articles and have accessible to students. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unused hot water tank stored under three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all unused articles through-out.

23. May 9, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND CABINETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM (TEACHERS LOUNGE-1ST FLOOR).

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED HOT WATER TANK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

24. Mar 23, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • 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. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET TIMING AT THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING, GIRLS WASHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR, TEACHERS WASHROOM IN ANNEX.

    • 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. NOTED STORAGE AREA INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING FULL OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXES, PAPERS, BOOKS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.