Norwood Park Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2025 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 kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left handout and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken lids on outdoor recycling dumpster and 1 of 2 outdoor garbage dumpsters. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Jan 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in the display sandwich cooler. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no running hotwater in one out of three handwashing sinks in the girls washroom. Must repair and maintain water with a minimum temperature of 100f.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Mar 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling in poor repair with peeling paint inside girls washroom (first floor). Instructed to repair, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulb inside 4 door reach-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jan 8, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete clean on site.instructed management to have a complete clean up kit by next inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

7. Mar 12, 2019 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide clean up procedure and supplies kit for cleaning the vomit and diarrhea. 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: Damaged walls behind the soap dispenser by the 4 compt sink and exposed hand sink. Instructed to repair make the walls smooth easily cleanable. Scrape peeling paint on the walls rear urinals 2nd floor boy's toilet room and repaint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Feb 26, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors of coolers in the dry storage room and interior cabinets beneath the dishwashing area in the prep area and maintain.

   • 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 detail clean and sanitize interiors of light shields in hallway above the prep table near the entrance doors#3 and remove peeling debris at corner upper wall near urinals at 2nd floor boys toilet room and maintain.

9. Jan 17, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · 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: Observed the wall to be damaged above the urinals in the second floor boys washroom. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no water at the middle sink in the second floor girls washroom (2 additional sinks working properly). Instructed facility to repair and maintain hot and cold water at said sink. Observed a leak at the base of the right faucet of the dish washing area in the prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

10. Mar 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of microwave ovens and toaster oven with excessive grease and dried food debris in teacher's lounge (2nd floor) to prevent pest harborage.-------must detail clean and maintain interior and exterior and exterior surfaces of 2 compartment sink at same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear dry food storage/office area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

11. Apr 23, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves inside cabinets not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and through-out boiler room not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles in boiler room through-out instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches off flooe and away from wall.

12. May 15, 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: Broken insulation on wrapped pipe inside room #110,instructed to repair with a smooth, cleanble surface,room is used for children.green mats used on wall inside the elevatore not maintained:broken several holes with hanging material,instructed to replace with a smooth cleanable and non-porous surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wood floor by the mop sink at second floor is in poor repair: broken.surface must be smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spit balls on walls and door window inside the boys washroom,second floor.also peeling paint on wall at same washroom(west and east wall);peeling paint girls washroom above the washbowls at second floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess dead insects inside the light shield on hallway above prep tabels by entrance door #3,need to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Taller drinking fountain at hallway by room #107 faucet has encrusted debris,instructed to remove / sanitizing said faucet

13. May 13, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Instructed to repair or replace peeling paint at the white room by room #108 on the first floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at the hand wash sink on teachers bathroom in the first floor. 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, remove or organize clutter and unnecessary articles at the boiler room.

14. May 3, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint/plaster in 2nd floor classroom#203, and classroom #103 on 1st floor, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vent(ventilation) in teacher's bathroom(2nd fl)not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer in reach in cooler in kitchen area shall be replace.

15. Jun 10, 2011 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: Floor along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Northeast corner in boiler room has hole behind storage rack. Instructed to seal hole.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water pressure low at hand sink in toilet rooms. Instructed to increase water pressure and have water running 30 seconds.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in doorway of toilet rooms. Instructed to remove tables stored in area.

16. Mar 19, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the ground around the kindergarten outside shed (where the toys are stored)with debris and cigarret butts.