Mount Vernon

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on hot holding units in poor repair. Both units in need of new rubber gaskets to help in maintining proper temperature. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed where worn or discolored. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Hot holding unit/oven in need of new shelving units. Rack is tipping allowing food to slide and not maintain an adequate temperature due to slidding of food. Food is monitored and mixed to have correct hot holding temperstures. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at ptrap on 3 compartmet sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of clesning to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some debri at interior of reach in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of hot holding unit in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and windowsills in need of cleaning to remove all debris and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 200 mice droppings scattered on desk, ledges under bulletin boards, shelves under storage cabinets in prep area, on shelves, bottom of cubbies, on floor along walls and corners in pre-k room 106, on floor along walls and corners in pre-k 106 washroom, inside popcorn machine and on table under popcorn machine, on floor along walls and corners in teacher lounge 104. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields, dust, dirt and debris on floor along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside pre-k 106 storage closets and cabinets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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 units in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first floor women washroom, first and second floor girls washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

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 units in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first floor women washroom, first and second floor girls washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles near walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Mop sink not maintained in 1st floor janitor closet.observed clogged drain. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom used by lunchroom.instructed any washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on left sink in girls second floor washroom. Instructed to repair leaking faucet.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield above milk cooler. Instructed manager to secure loose light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board with dark stains, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment 1st. Sink nozzle leaking at the neck , instructed to repair/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in ceiling of pre-k room. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky faucets at 3-comp sink in kitchen.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed storage supplies in south area of the basement stored on floors.must organize all storage off floors to prevent pest harborage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all guards on water fountains.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal opening above utility sink in first floor utility closet near lunchroom. Seal opening in southeast corner along baseboard in teacher lounge near room 106. Replace inside sweeps on exit door #3 near gym.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair toilet in first floor men teacher washroom near auditorium and room 106 (not flushing properly).

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 no pest control log book available for my review per the city code. Instructed to provide and always have log book available to the inspector. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase and maintain the water pressure at the women's staff toilet room by the cafeteria.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage on floors in mdf room and in closet in teachers lounge.must elevate.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked/damaged lightshield in head start room 106. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/reseal wall 1st ladies room where heater was removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in lunch room.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to repair handle at ladies hand sink 1st. Floor.

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 IN ADULT RESTROOM 1ST. FLOOR, AND IN BOILER ROOM BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS NEED REPAIR/REPAINTING.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD FALLING IN ADULT LADIES RESTROOM 1ST. FLOOR, AND NEED REPAIR/CLEANING. ALSO LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM NEED CLEANING.

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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM (PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE WEST THIRD FLOOR STAIRWAY. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NORTH CORRIDOR. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN GYM.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM INSPECTION REPORT #164288 ON 1-22-10. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS(PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOOM. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE WEST THIRD FLOOR STAIRWAY. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NORTH CORRIDOR. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN GYM.

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. ORGANIZE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM INSPECTION REPORT #164288 ON 1-22-10. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in teachers 2nd floor washroom.

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. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS(PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOOM. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE WEST THIRD FLOOR STAIRWAY. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NORTH CORRIDOR. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN GYM.

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. ORGANIZE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM INSPECTION REPORT #164288 ON 1-22-10. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND TOILETS AND URINALS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG EAST WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H70874 COURT DATE 2-24-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in teachers 2nd floor washroom.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND TOILETS AND URINALS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS(PEELING PAINT, CRACKS,CREVICES,ETC). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE URINAL AND TOILETS IN BOYS FIRST AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN GIRLS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING ABOVE STALLS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE WEST THIRD FLOOR STAIRWAY. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NORTH CORRIDOR. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN GYM.

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. ORGANIZE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM INSPECTION REPORT #164288 ON 1-22-10. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND TOILETS AND URINALS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG EAST WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H70874 COURT DATE 2-24-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings in floor along baseboards in lunchroom; replace damaged floor tiles in teachers 2nd floor washroom.

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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND TOILETS AND URINALS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS(PEELING PAINT, CRACKS,CREVICES,ETC). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG EAST WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE URINAL AND TOILETS IN BOYS FIRST AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN GIRLS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING ABOVE STALLS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE WEST THIRD FLOOR STAIRWAY. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NORTH CORRIDOR. CEILIN

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM.

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. ORGANIZE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.

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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEACHERS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND TOILETS AND URINALS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN 1ST FLOOR NORTH HALLWAY, 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS(PEELING PAINT, CRACKS,CREVICES,ETC). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG EAST WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PRE-K ROOM 104. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.