Woodson North Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE 1st COMPARTMENT SINK (LABEL WASH) HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Jan 31, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the serving line with peeling paint. Must remove paint chips and repaint with non-toxic paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 23, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE 1st FL GIRLS WASHROOM NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE WATER MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the one of the outside garbage dumpster lid in poor repair(broken). Must repair to prevent easy access to possible food soucre. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the serving line with peeling paint. Must remove paint chips and repaint with non-toxic paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 10, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: One toilet in the boys washroom on the first floor was clogged with paper towels; instructed to unclog toilet. Corrected on site.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. May 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Feb 23, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor along the wall and behind equipment in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jan 23, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners of the storage area, under the sinks and cooking equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -ceiling tiles in the dining area with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 14, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide a valid certificate. Maintain.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the handwashing sink on the serving line not maintained. Sink clogs when water is running and then does not drain. Instructed to have sink fixed so it properly drains. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners of the storage area, under the sinks and cooking equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -ceiling tiles in the dining area with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have the original certificate and the certificate holder on site while serving/preparing tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Feb 14, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash sink at food dispensing area for employee use as required. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Given 90 day grace period.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3-comp sink on the wash compartment.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall base at corners and under shelving in dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for bulb inside 2-door refrigerator in cafeteria area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Apr 10, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose rubber gaskets at the three door cooler in the rear of the kitchen; tighten or replace gaskets.

11. Apr 6, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucets on sinks in boys third floor washroom near 301, right sink in boys washroom near 211. Tighten loose right sink in girls second floor washroom near 210. Provide running water at right sink in girls second and third floor washrooms near rooms 210 and 310.

12. Mar 30, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 15 mice droppings on floor in corner behind bulk containers in dry storage area, 15 mice droppings on tale in janitor storage 354f. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site or valid certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water at sinks in girls and boys third floor washrooms near 308. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at sinks for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in unisex washroom near gym. No soap in girls second floor washroom near 203 and boys third floor washroom, no paper towels in boys second floor washroom near 206, boys third floor washroom near 311 and girls third floor washroom near 310.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucets on sinks in boys third floor washroom near 301, right sink in boys washroom near 211. Tighten loose right sink in girls second floor washroom near 210. Provide running water at right sink in girls second and third floor washrooms near rooms 210 and 310.

13. Mar 17, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors around and behind some kitchen equipment need cleaning.

14. Apr 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing hands washing signs in kitchen staff toilet rooms, instructed to provide.

15. Jan 15, 2014 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: Repair loose rubber gaskets at three door refrigeration unit in rear of kitchen by milk cooler to avoid escaping air. Unit now holding at 36.9f

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust from window fan in kitchen and maintain. Some peeling paint observed on ceiling of boys washroom (on second floor near room 202) above toilet and urinals; remove and repaint area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One sink in girls washroom on second floor near room 203 has no running water; restore water at sink.

16. Apr 12, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in corner in need of cleaning to remove splatter, ceiling above breakfast bags in need of scraping to remove all peeling paint. Coving must be installed in corner by reach in and cooking equipment. Must correct and maintain at all times.

17. Feb 27, 2012 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 replace missing stall door in third floor girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing baseboard in corners in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucets at the third floor mop sink and the 1st floor mop sink.

18. May 24, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates from being used to store items and provide adequate shelving/racks in kitchen. Defrost dairy cooler at serving line and chest freezer in dry food storage room to remove ice buildup. Repair interior of chest freezer with broken panel and exposed insulation, provide smooth easiliy cleanable panel and or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean microwave in teachers break room located in lunchroom and clean interior of pop corn container inside popcorn maker in 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PAINT WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE PERMANENT STAINS. REPAIR CEILING SECTION ABOVE PREP TABLE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY REFRIGERATION UNITS BY DAIRY COOLER. CLEAN WALLS UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT WALL UNDER WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light bulbs with shatter proof bulbs and or light shields for interior of upright refrigeration units across from dairy cooler. Replace one of two light bulbs and adjust light shield inside refrigeration unit behind serving line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at cold water handle at utility sink in closet on 1st. Floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE DAIRY COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize cluttered storage area by staff toilet room on 1st. Floor.

19. Aug 17, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles where the broker dish washer was.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean/paint walls in kitchen where dish washer was.

20. May 12, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in corner under dish machine and in mechanical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal wall in library washroom it a 3 inch opening down right side of the wall next to the door frame.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dish machine not working, tagged machine. Repair or replace same. Repair leaky faucet at 3 comp sink.