Pass

Nixon Elementary

2121 N Keeler, Chicago, IL 60639

School ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026

Nixon Elementary was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

30 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing. Must replace lids to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in the cafeteria/dining room where lunches are being served at the service line. Instructed management that a handwashing sink must be located to allow convenient use by employees in all food dispensing areas (service line). Must install a handwashing sink in said area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in the cafeteria/dining room where lunches are being served at the service line. Instructed management that a handwashing sink must be located to allow convenient use by employees in all food dispensing areas (service line). Must install a handwashing sink in said area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the automatic timers on the faucets of the 2nd floor girls washroom right handwash sink and the 2nd floor boys washroom left handwash sink without flow of water for 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide a flow of hot water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at wash bowl sink on left in restroom near kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle inside women's restroom next to kitchen.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Must provide a sanitizer that is effective against norovirus. 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 no hot water at wash bowl sink on left in restroom near kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle inside women's restroom next to kitchen.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation fan on wall in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer effective against norovirus on the premises as part of the written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure. Management instructed to provide a complete supply kit as posted. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the electrical conduit in the lunchroom and above the steam table. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained and dumpster containers not covered. Instructed manager to clean outside garbage area and maintain dumpster containers to be rodent proof. Serious violation: 7-38-020 (no citation issued)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers on site with valid city of chicago food service manager certificates while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (sausage, steamed broccoli and mac & cheese.) instructed to provide and post certificate at all times. Serious violation: 7-38-012 (no citation issued)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B) (NO CITATION ISSUED) One copy of the Food

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust on floor inside walk-in freezer/cooler and behind cooking equipment in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and clutter on floor in dry storage room. Instructed to elevate 6-inch off the floor and better organize to prevent pest breeding.

  13. 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: Must repair or replace broken lower shelf on rolling cart on serving line,torn door gasket on milk cooler on serving line.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wood shelving units in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walk in cooler shelving units,fanguard cover,wall exhaust fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor in walk in cooler.

    • 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 loose wall base under hand sink in kitchen,hole in wall behind oven next to wall outlet,damaged walls in lunchroom.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls behind ovens and in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields with end caps on lights in lunchroom.

  14. 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: Observed broken sink stopper(in sink handle not maintained) being held up by plastic to keep drain closed , instructed to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the basement restrooms girls, and boys not clean, instructed to detail clean floors. Also clean floor in walk-in cooler (milk side).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling over the ovens not clean, instructed to clean.also clean light shields in boys restroom, and head start room 141/142.

  15. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Found walls in poor repair at by children seating areas.(chipping paint) must seal repair walls.

  17. 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE :MAIN BUILDING - WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.MISSING LOCKS ON SOME BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM STALL DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK. ANNEX BUILDING:MUST REPLACE 3RD FL.MEN'S SIGN MISSING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DISH STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K 141-142 & PRE-K 115.GARBAGE CAN CARTS IN LUNCH ROOM MAIN BUILDING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S MAIN BUILDING

    • 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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,OVER 3- COMP SINK IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K 115 WALLBASE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN MAIN BUILDING LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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 more than 100 rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as main building- on floor next to 2- door cooler,heat tunnel room in between boxes,fan room on top of electrical box,behind compressor unit,behind fan,electrial room,coal hole room on top & in between articles on table,staff lounge on floor behind fan.annex building- 3rd fl. Boiler room on spool of wire,behind pipes & motors.on floor next to dry food storage shelf,phone closet,elevator lift room,pre-k 115 in between & behind book shelves & storage cabinets,teachers desk.also doors not tight fitting such as main building kitchen delivery door,door #3,main entry door,fan room exit door,boiler room,annex building main entry door.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/25/14.serious 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace :main building - worn door gaskets on 2- door cooler,walk in cooler.missing locks on some basement girl's toilet room stall doors.must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler & dry food storage shelves,grease trap at 3- comp sink. Annex building:must replace 3rd fl.men's sign missing on toilet room door.must remove rust from shelving units in dish storage rack in prep area & walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from some shelving units in pre-k 141-142 & pre-k 115.garbage can carts in lunch room main building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair missing floor tiles in 2nd fl. Women's main building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape & paint peeling paint on walls & ceilings in lunch room,dry food storage room,over 3- comp sink in main building. Must repair or replace pre-k 115 wallbase damaged & stained ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on lights in main building lunch room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at both hand sinks in 2nd fl. Women's toilet room in main building.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  20. 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: Evidence of rodent activity noted; observed over 50 rat droppings at the rear storage rooms on floors and along walls, under 3part sink and pallets. Also no pest control log book available at time of inspection. Instructed to clean/sanitize areas and seal any openings to prevent pest entry. Advised to contract pest control service and provide log book upon re inspection. Serious citation issued, 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris and dust build-up on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, 3 compartment sink, cabinet under hand washing bowl in washroom, display shelves, display tables and storage shelves at rear storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive debris and dust on floors thru-out premises; must detail clean floors; under, behind equipment at corners and along walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Openings on bottom of walls at rear storage rooms, must seal openings to prevent pest entry. Also broken and water damaged ceiling panels; instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer for milk cooler; instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out premises; instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

  21. 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: Must repair broken handle to hot holding unit, and repaint raw wood chipping shelves in dry storage area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove/repaint chipping paint various areas, in kitchen by prep table, boiler room and in in hallways, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must store personal items one designated area nice and neatly

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • 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 cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

  23. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical4 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: Hand washing facilities in staff and student toilet room in main building and annex not provided with liquid soap or paper towels. Instructed that all toilet rooms must have proper hand drying device and liquid soap for proper hand washing or must have hand washing policy posted at all the toilet rooms if teacher supplies staff and students with hand soap and paper towel. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected: report #1214332, 04-24-2012: #24-Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle three compartment sink, water coming up right side of sink-water clear with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain line to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • 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 cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 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: Hand washing facilities in staff and students toilet room in main building and annex and exposed hand sink in annex building food prep area not provided with disposable paper towel or liquid soap. Instructed that all hand sinks must have proper hand drying device and liquid soap for proper hand washing. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle three compartment sink, water coming up right side of sink-water clear with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • 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 cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  26. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations not corrected issued on 05-18-2011, inspection report# 580980. Critical citation issued 7-42-090 #18 - found over 50 rodent (mice) droppings in different location along the walls and in all corners 3rd floor annex boiler room, storage rooms in basement (next to room 002). Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas.------must rodent proofed bottom of exit door (by dining area).-----licensed pest control written log book not available at this time. Instructed to provide. #29 previous serious violation not corrected issued 05-18-2011, inspection report #580980 (from previous minor violations issued 02-17-2010 inspection report #176268). #32 - observed metal racks on 1st compartment of the 3 compartment sink used for drying multi-use utensils. Instructed to provide metal drain board attached into 3 compartment sink for proper drying of the

    • 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: See violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reseal unsealed floor baseboard around ladies 2nd floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls in rear dining area in poor repair (brick wall with peeling paint and with white powder like build-up). Instructed to fix and reseal, also brick wall baseboard around dry storage room next to dining area.-------must fix wall behind prep table by reach-in cooler in food prep area or install frp.

  27. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT# 580980. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #18 - FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 3RD FLOOR ANNEX BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT (NEXT TO ROOM 002). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (BY DINING AREA).-----LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #29 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ISSUED 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #580980 (FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED 02-17-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #176268). #32 - OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPART

    • 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: See violation #14

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14

    • 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 RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls in rear dining area in poor repair (brick wall with peeling paint and with white powder like build-up). Instructed to fix and reseal, also brick wall baseboard around dry storage room next to dining area.-------must fix wall behind prep table by reach-in cooler in food prep area or install frp.

  28. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWEL) AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWEL) CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • 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: 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. FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM (NEXT TO DINING AREA) IN MAIN BUILDING, OVER 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM (MAIN BUILDING), OVER 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN 3RD FLOOR ANNEX BOILER ROOM, 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ANNEX KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.----MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (BY DINING AREA). LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 ISSUED ON 02-17-2011 INSPECTION REPORT #176268. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSILS. (MAIN BUILDING) #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA (ANNEX) #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN COPY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOM. -------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. (MAIN BUILDING) #35

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BRICK WALL WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH WHITE POWDER LIKE BUILD-UP). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND RESEAL, ALSO BRICK WALL BASEBOARD AROUND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL FRP.

  29. Pass

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    5 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 METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSIL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND CHEST FREEZER IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE (BSMT) NOT CLEAN WITH DRIES FOOD AND SODA SPILLAGE. 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: 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 WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP IN COPY ROOM, TEACHERS LOUNGE, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOM.---- MUST RESEAL UNSEALED/BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN BOYS AND IN GIRLS WASHROOM.

    • 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 CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL 5 MOP ROOM CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.