West Park Academy was last inspected on April 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. 7-38-030(c) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the 2nd floor girls bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain. Condolidated with the above violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed one sink not working (both sides) in the girls second floor bathroom and one sink with only one side working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the prep area with an accumulation of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed two food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide updated certificate and maintain for all food service employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) observed improper temperature of the handwashing sinks not maintained with hot water at northside 3rd floor boys washroom at 70.2f and southside 3rd floor girls washroom at 83.5f. Instructed hot water at all hand washing sinks must be maintained to at least 100.0f. Engineer on site working on issue. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of the handwashing sinks not maintained with hot water at northside 3rd floor boys washroom at 70.2f and southside 3rd floor girls washroom at 83.5f. Instructed hot water at all hand washing sinks must be maintained to at least 100.0f. Engineer on site working on issue. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mop in bucket in the kitchen area. Instructed to store properly between usage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one city of chicago certified manager as person-in-charge on-site at all times of operations. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed metered handwashing sink faucets to provide water for less than 3 seconds upon activation in the following areas: 3rd floor boys restroom, 2nd floor boys and girls restrooms. Instructed to repair or replace metered handwashing sink faucets to provide water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucets and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed bag of pre-cooked frozen chicken patties thawing at room temperature on food prep counter in the main kitchen area. Instructed to thaw tcs foods using approved thawing methods such as under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process and maintain.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with original copy of city of chicago certified manager certificate on-site while tcs foods are prepared and handled (chicken, potatoes, dairy). Instructed to provide at least one food employee with certified manager training and maintain original copy of certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in men employees washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed unapproved portable hand washing sink in the second serving line locted in the lunch room. Instructed above to install a hand washing sink accessible to the 2nd serving line and must have hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels or must provide building approval. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptable provided in the women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents above ovens in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: FOUND THE BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: NOTED THE FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE 2nd FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER SPRAYING ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED 1 OF THE FAUCET IN THE BOYS 2nd FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling over convection ovens at main kitchen.instructed management to clean ceiling. Observed wall splashed behind convection oven.instructed management to clean this wall
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventillation over convection ovens.instructed management to provide proof if ovens are below 7 watts if ovens are over seven watts then ventillation must be provided over ovens. At first floor mens restroom at the north side of building observed leak at base of faucet at left handsink,observed missing faucet handle at left handsink at womens restroom at south side of building,at second floor restrooms,observed no hot water at one of the handsinks at womens restroom,observed toilet spud leaking at faculty(womens)restroom,at third floor mens restroom observed leaks at sink faucets in mens restroom and womens restroom at north side of building one handsink not dispensing hot water.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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 GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,PRE-K ROOM 101 & 102 SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN MAIN & JUICE WALK IN COOLER
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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 CLEAN BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR OVENS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL OUTLET COVER IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND PRE-K 101.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL.BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 101.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMP SINK LEAKY HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT SINK BASIN
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster area not maintained.observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing on 1 of 2 dumpsters leaving it not tight fitting.must replace missing lid on dumpster to be tight fitting and maintain.(no citation issued)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in freezer and 2- door reach in cooler.must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from walk in cooler shelving units,interior of hot holding units,pre-k room 101 & 102 shelving units and cubbies.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from floor in main & juice walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean build up from upper wall near ovens.must clean dust build up from ventilation vents in kitchen and lunch room.must repair or replace broken wall outlet cover in lunch room,stained ceiling tiles in lunch room and pre-k 101.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in lunch room.must replace burnt out lights in lunch room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot running water at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Boy's and girl's toilet room.must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer at hand sinks in 1st fl.boy's and girl's toilet room and pre-k room 101.must repair or replace 3- comp sink leaky handle at far right sink basin.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 2 door cooler not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the following areas student dining, hallway (to kitchen), and above mop sink(out side kitchen).also clean ceiling (dusty) vents in kitchen and student dining.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in dairy cooler to remove spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Vent covers in the men and women's toilet rooms need cleaning to remove dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain lights inside the walk in dairy cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the base of the 3 compartment faucet with a leak. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged trim on oven door,worn door gaskets on reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean microwave in staff lounge,pre-k cubbies and toy shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal holes on walls throughout so no insect harborage. Clean the ceiling vent in the kitchen and in the toilet rooms where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair plumbing issues third floor girls toilet room hot water side will not shut off. Must repair it.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM ON OVEN DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K CUBBIES & TOY SHELVES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PRE-K,ALL STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,3RD FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCETS HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HANDLE STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY URINAL IN 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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 40 live drain flies flying around,on walls in kitchen,dry food storage area,food managers office.also lunch room door & electrical door not rodent proofed.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/8/12.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged trim on oven door,worn door gaskets on reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean microwave in staff lounge,pre-k cubbies & toy shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in pre-k,all storage rooms.must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles in lunch room,3rd fl. Mop sink closet.
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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 stained ceiling tiles in lunch room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must adjust some faucets handles at hand sinks in toilet rooms.must repair or replace leaky handle stopper at 3- comp sink,leaky urinal in 2nd fl. Boy's toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in all storage rooms.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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. SEAL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THRU-OUT THE DAY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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