Eli Whitney Elementary School

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at handsink in cafeteria area aroud lower drainpipe. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in kitchen on permiter on walls. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings within south vent room. All droppings were removed and all affected areas were cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door to warm air chamber south room propped open at time of inspection with 1/4 inch gap at far right side of door sweep allowing entry. Warm air chamber south room contained 2 large (6 ft by 3ft rectangular outer openings that need to be closed and protected from the entry of insects and/or rodents. Replace door sweep at door to warm air chamber south room and protect additional outer openings against entry of insects and rodents.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the faucet neck of the three comp sink faucet on the right side of the sink; instructed to repair leak at faucet neck.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiuse utensils improperly stored. Instructed manager to invert multiuse utensils with handles up to prevent contamination. Manager inverted utensils during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for elevation in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent pest harborage. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to seal/repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the ceiling vent over storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles over walk-in refrigeration units. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed insect debris on floors along walls and corners in storage area next to walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Manager cleaned during time of inspection.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged laminate exposing raw wood surface on serving window in main building. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing ceiling panels above the walk in freezer. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 5 large flies flying in the food prep area, lunchroom area and in the toilet room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the hot water knob missing from the rear hand washing sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing ceiling panels above the walk in freezer. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND LUNCHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS .

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from milk walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND LUNCHROOM.

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 LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM M-3 AND FIRE PUMP ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certfied food manager on duty and no valid food managers certficate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (pizza,ham sandwiches,etc)must provide and be on site at all times.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1647224 4/21/17 not corrected #38- hand sink needed at front serving line.must install.(no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from milk walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from window sills and exhaust window fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in walk in cooler & freezer and lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and damaged wall bases in prep and serving line areas,lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shields in lunch room and prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust basement (g & b),2nd fl (b) last hand sink for faucet to stay on longer.must repair or replace 2nd fl. (b) no running water at 1 of 4 sinks (last).

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive clutter in pre-k room m-3 and fire pump room

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls by the 3 compartment sink in poor repair, peeling paint and chipped walls. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 out of 4 sinks in girls washroom in poor repair. Faucets don't stay on for 15 seconds or more, sprayer doesn't work. Handsink needed at front serving line. Must install must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed,serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the kitchen area along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some peeling paint at the side of the three comp sink (wash) on wall; remove and repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb in the walk-in freezer is blown; replace bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler for milk storage with missing front door/panel. Instructed to install and maintain door/panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light in freezer. Must replace non working bulb and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lunch room 3 compartment sink with a leak on cold water know on right faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink base is water damaged in the kitchen and the food serving "window" area has peeling and worn painted surfaces, repair or replace unsanitary / worn areas. The walk in cooler fan guard is dirty; clean and sanitize said item.

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

Inspector’s note: An out of order warming oven and two disconnected and unvented convection ovens are in the kitchen, repair or remove unnecessary equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: The first floor stairwell and vestibule has large amounts of peeling paint and effluence on the exposed brickwork and the girls basement bathroom has dirty/damaged walls, repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and easy to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler and freezer have no light, repair lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: The basement girls room has one slow water faucet and the north mobile classroom has a damaged toilet handle, repair plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain interior of microwave in teachers lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from ceiling outside of boys washroom on second floor, also on third floor outside of room 306 on ceiling. Engineer states that there was a leak from the roof that has now been repaired. Remove peeling paint from wall at side of three comp sink in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must increase water pressure at handsinks in boys and girls washrooms in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN STAFF REFGERATOR,LIGHT SHIELDS,CUBBIES IN NORTH BUILDING MOBILE -3.

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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,ELEVATE STORAGE IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.

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 DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR AND NORTH MOBIL PRE-K DOOR.ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND TRIM IN PREP AREA LUNCH ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOUND 2- HAND SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM-2ND FLOOR NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR/CONNECTED.

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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

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.OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVER FLOWING WITH CARD BOARD,BOXES,PLASTIS BAGS,LIDS WIDE OPEN. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN STAFF REFGERATOR,LIGHT SHIELDS,CUBBIES IN NORTH BUILDING MOBILE -3.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,ELEVATE STORAGE IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.

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 DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR AND NORTH MOBIL PRE-K DOOR.ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND TRIM IN PREP AREA LUNCH ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOUND 2- HAND SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM-2ND FLOOR NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR/CONNECTED.

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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, NORTH MOBILE UNIT AT ENTRY DOOR & TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN LUNCH ROOMS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCH ROOM,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR& NORTH MOBILE DOOR,WALL TRIM IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN STAFF LOUNGE TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & TRIM IN PREP AREA & LUNCH ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K NORTH.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH 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 FAUCETS HANDLES AT PREP HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM STORAGE AREA.

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. TOXIC ITEMS [BLEACH, ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS, PINE SOL ETC] IMPROPERLY STORED. ABOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OPEN CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS IN SOUTH MOBILE UNIT. ITEMS ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN MOP SINK AT 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS AND BOILER ROOM.

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. MUST REPAIR WEST WALL NEAR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AT HAND WASHING BOWLS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize all storage rooms/closets thru-out basement to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE AND MOP SINKS IN SOME CLOSETS.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BOILER ROOM AND CLOSETS.

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. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET, AND SEAL OPENINGS IN SAME CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 FAUCETS AT EXPOSED SINK AND 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, 1PART SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN MOBILE UNIT-ROOM 2, AND PIPES UNDER HAND BOWL IN BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.