Daniel Webster Elementary/Lorraine Hansberry Cpc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 rodent droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners, on cardboard boxes in dry storage area, on floor behind door near dry storage area, on floor along walls and corners in dining area near radiators, on floor along walls and corners in pre-k storage closets. Instructed manager to call anexterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets and missing handles on handwashing sinks in girls' and boys' washrooms. Instructed manager to repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in pre-k closets. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor for easy cleaning and pest control.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep, storage and classroom areas, damaged floor tiles in prep, dining and doorway areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2622693 on 8-22-25:38-observed the rear side exit doors in poor repair, noted a 1/4" gap at the bottom of doors. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.51- observed the hot water in the employee washroom with low pressure. Must increase to maintain proper hand washing.53-must provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid in the employees washroom as required.55- observed the air vents in the prep area very dusty. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear side exit doors in poor repair, noted a 1/4" gap at the bottom of doors. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water in the employee washroom with low pressure. Must increase to maintain proper hand washing.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid in the employees washroom as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the air vents in the prep area very dusty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 dead cockroaches beneath air conditioner unit in cafeteria area and 1 dead cockroach beneath shelves in dry storage area. All dead insects decayed with no other evidence of pest activity found at time of inspection. Instructed to remove dead insects and clean and sanitize affected areas at adequate frequency to prevent build up and decomposition of dead pests and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures in poor repair, but functional: handwashing sink faucet at 1st floor and 2nd floor boys restrooms (clogged aerator attachment), 2nd floor staff restroom hot water dial (unable to turn completely for full water pressure), kitchen area staff restroom (clogged aerator). All handwashing sinks functional with adequate hot water supply and adequate pressure for handwashing. Instructed to repair or replace listed fixtures and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelves in the kitchen dry storage area to be heavily soiled with food debris and dust. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at bottom of exterior door near lunchroom leading to parking lot. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in restrooms for female use. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in all restrooms for female use and maintain.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed a trickle of water at girls and boys toilet rooms on 1st and 2nd floor of the building. Water is not sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with no lids. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the top of the mop sink water line. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the mop sink 1st floor closet with holes. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a dishwasher with signage not to use. Instructed to remove or repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted the hand sink next to the wall in the boys washroom across from the lunch room needs repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted a missing light shield in the kitchen above the serving area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted the air vent cover dusty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of trash and garbage behind the garbage dumpster corral. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage dumpster area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a missing ceiling tile in the girls toilet room on the pre-k side. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves inside spice cabinet in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean massive dust build-up from ceiling vents in student washrooms where present. All ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are no longer easily cleanable which contributes to the overall darkness in the food prep must either be painted or replaced. Clean debris and dead insects from light shields throughout where present.repair base board and opening around pipe underneath water fountain in head start 101. Paint walls in both washrooms where surfaces are chipped.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate massive clutter(which can be a harborage area for pests) in corner near east exit where large pieces of equipment is stored. This area must be accessible for cleaning, and servicing by pest control. All articles stored in first floor storage room must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor. Must eliminate clutter in corner near gray storage cabinet in head start 102. Must eliminate clutter in storage closet in head start 101, all items must be properly stored 6 inches off the floor. Must clean debris and dead insects from the interior of the unused dish machine in food prep area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Improper pest control, droppings observed on premises in the following areas: 4 on shelf near the corner of the wall and on floor in same corner in the computer lab, 10 on floor in between lockers and on floor in corner underneath window ledge where items are stored underneath the fan in pre-k 105, 25 found on shelves underneath 2 compartment sink, and along the northeast wall in the corner where items are stored on the floor in head start 102, 25 found inside the cabinet underneath the 2 compartment sink in head start 101, 40 found on floor in boiler room in corner near stairs leading up to the exit door and scattered along the bases of the walls throughout. All affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized, all openings in floors, walls and ceilings must be repaired, and areas need to be serviced by pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 1-13-15 on report #1515841 not corrected: -35- detail clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep area with food debris on them. -36-several light fixtures are out in the food prep area. Must provide adequate lighting in this area. Non compliant with existing violations serious 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves inside spice cabinet in kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean massive dust build-up from ceiling vent in food prep area, and in ceiling vents in student washrooms where present. All ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are no longer easily cleanable which contributes to the overall darkness in the food prep must either be painted or replaced. Clean debris and dead insects from light shields throughout where present.repair base board and opening around pipe underneath water fountain in head start 101. Paint walls in both washrooms where surfaces are chipped.

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

Inspector’s note: Large puddle of water found in the boiler room on floor by floor drain and puddles also found on floor near boiler. Must repair floor drain and find source of leak near boiler. Must keep floors dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate massive clutter(which can be a harborage area for pests) in corner near east exit where large pieces of equipment is stored. This area must be accessible for cleaning, and servicing by pest control. All articles stored in first floor storage room must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor. Must eliminate clutter in corner near gray storage cabinet in head start 102. Must eliminate clutter in storage closet in head start 101, all items must be properly stored 6 inches off the floor. Must clean debris and dead insects from the interior of the unused dish machine in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep area with food debris on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Several light fixtures are out in the food prep area. Must provide adequate lighting in this area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the hot water handle at the handwashing sink in the cafeteria staff washroom. Repair the missing and non-working hot water handles in the boy's and girl's washrooms where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean vent cover in the lunch room staff toilet room to remove dust also clean the light shields in the kitchen of the lunch room.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected. Must clean vent covers inside all washrooms throughout premises has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate articles in book room clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS WASHROOM AT ONE SINK ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR CONSTANT DRIPPING OF HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected. Repair loose rubber gasket at cooler door near exposed handsink in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected. Must repair/replace counter top where one comp sink located in room 102. Counter top in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 102

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SOME FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS NEEDS CLEANING.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K 101 &102,LUNCH ROOM,UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PRE-K 101 &102.STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K 101.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE LIGHT IN BOOK ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE,1ST FL. MOPSINK.HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR 1ST FL BOY'S& GIRL'S,2ND FL BOY'S & GIRL'S LEAKY TOILETS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K ROOM102.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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.ELEVATE ARTICLES IN BOILER ROOM,BOOK ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED ON 1 OF 4 AND ALL DUMPSTERS HAVE RUSTED OUT HOLES MAKING DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING TO KEEP RODENTS OUT.

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.REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 102

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.SOME FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS NEEDS 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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K 101 &102,LUNCH ROOM,UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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.REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PRE-K 101 &102.STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K 101.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE LIGHT IN BOOK ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE,1ST FL. MOPSINK.HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR 1ST FL BOY'S& GIRL'S,2ND FL BOY'S & GIRL'S LEAKY TOILETS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K ROOM102.

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.ELEVATE ARTICLES IN BOILER ROOM,BOOK ROOM.