Tarkington

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior door near kitchen office with damaged weather strip and 1/4 in gap on side. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed books stored in milk crates in pre-k classroom. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain items in cleanable containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in pre-k room 112. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: attached stoppers of 3-compartment sink in disrepair, using plastic cups as stoppers. Instd to repair attached stoppers and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: womens food staff toilet room in lunchroom not self closing (located next to food service line). Instd to have door self closing and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: non functional equipment (washer/dryer) in storage room in lunchroom. Instd to remove all clutter, non functional equipment and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Mice droppings noted in the following areas: over 30 droppings along wallbase and in corners of floor in pre k storage room 102; approx 10 droppings in pre-k storage room 106, 1 mice dropping noted on storage rolling cart in rm 112 and apprx 5 on floor. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Attached stoppers of 3-compartment sink in disrepair, using plastic cups as stoppers. Instd to repair attached stoppers and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Womens food staff toilet room in lunchroom not self closing (located next to food service line). Instd to have door self closing and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter and stock on floor in room 121. Non functional equipment (washer/dryer) in storage room in lunchroom. Instd to remove all clutter, non functional equipment, elevate all stock 6 inches and maintain areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing exterior kick plate/bottom door trim of walk in cooler exposing insulation. Instd to repair same so as surface to smooth, non porous and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor in corners, along wall bases and on some storage shelves in the following prek/k storage closets: 106, 112, 114, 119. Over 20 mice droppings noted in storage closet near lunchroom. Extreme clutter and stock on floor in storage room 121 , unable to access area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and remove all clutter/elevate all stock in storage rooms. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing exterior kick plate/bottom door trim of walk in cooler exposing insulation. Instd to repair same so as surface to smooth, non porous and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: handwash sink at serving line slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floors along wall bases in the following prek and k storage closets: 106, 112, 113, 114, 119. Over 50 mice droppings noted in storage closet near lunchroom. Extreme clutter on floor in room 113 and 119 causing harborage. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and remove all clutter/elevate all stock in storage rooms. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Handwash sink at serving line slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES & SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR LINE AND UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CEILING VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for pre-k room refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on floor along wall bases behind unused equipment and unused dish machine in dish machine room,in between cooking equipment on serving line,next to milk cooler,under dry food storage area,pre- k room on toy shelves and on shelving units in closet,massive amount of clutter throughout class room and closet possible harborage area not able to view throughly.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.remove clutter and organize. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/13/22.(priority foundation )

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaed door gasket on hot holding unit,exterior trim at walk in cooler in poor repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior panel of ice machine,wheel bases & shelving units in vegetable walk in cooler.must remove ice build up on compressor line and upper shelving unit in walk in freezer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor on floor along wall bases throughout prep area,dry food storage,walk in cooler & freezer and floor drain under 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper walls in prep area,ceiling in vegetable walk in cooler,ceiling vents in lunch room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in lunch room.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate back flow preventer device on water line of ice machine.instructed to located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceilings in prep area. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on condensor in walk in freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall base below walk in freezer in poor repair, missing base and exposed insulation. Instd to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 1-compartment sink in the food preparation area leaks from the p-trap. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dust/dirt particles on the ceiling tiles above the food preparation tables. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles. -floors under the sinks, in the corners and around the heavy equipment has dirt and stains on them. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged walls, with crumbling surface noted behind prep table located in front of ice machine and also in hallway leading to dry storage room. Instd to repair walls so as to be smooth even, easily cleanable surface

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

Inspector’s note: Mice droppings (over 50) noted scattered on shelves and floor in the following pre-k and kindergarten storage rooms: room 102 , 106 , 112, 114, 119, 121, 128. Extreme clutter noted and stock on floor in these areas. Also 5 mice droppings noted in room 204 break storage room where open food noted. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation noted 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged walls, with crumbling surface noted behind prep table located in front of ice machine and also in hallway leading to dry storage room. Instd to repair walls so as to be smooth even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in kitchen prep area in poor repair, instructed to repair.also clean light shields in front serving line in front of the north hand sink in kitchen, storage area kitchen prep area, and in front of the 3 compartment sink, also there is a black substance on the caulk behind the 3 compartment sink instructed to remove/or re-caulk.

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 20 mice droppings along with much clutter (rugs, broken tables, vacuum cleaner etc.) in unused dish area being used for storage. Instructed to have pest control return for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Sreious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in kitchen prep area in poor repair, instructed to repair. Also clean light shields in front serving line in front of the north hand sink. In kitchen, storage area kitchen prep area, and in front of the 3 compartment sink. Also there is a black substance on the caulk behind the 3 compartment sink, instructed to remove/or recaulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the dish room, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice activity in the following areas: office 4 droppings, chemical room 3 droppings, hallway 5 droppings, food storage 4 droppings, staff mens room 12 droppings, janitor closet 2 droppings, dishroom 2 droppings, pre k classroom storage area 2 droppings. Must clean and sanitize all areas contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in dish room must be removed or organized. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area floor not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean the floor drain under the 3 compartment sink main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall in the dish room, instructed to remove the peeling paint, and re paint wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove dust build-up on all ceiling tiles, air vents and utensil holder. Wall under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove dust build-up on all ceiling tiles, air vents and utensil holder. Wall under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Must clean and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: The outside dumpster not covered and garbage all over the ground under and behind the dumpster and the large garbage compactor. Source of food for the rodents. Also found a lot of clutter next to the dumpster wood,crates,furnature ect. Serious violation 7-38-020. Instructed to remove all the clutter and clean up the area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of reach in coolers and hot holding units to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove build up, floor drains in dishroom,walkin cooler to remove all build of debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove dust build-up on all ceiling tiles, air vents and utensil holder. Wall under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards in poor repair.must resurface or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving units inside meat walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler door gasket (at base) in poor repair, loose. Instd to repair same and have tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of cabinets under steam tables not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor not clean, milk spills. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents, surrounding lightshields and ceiling tiles in main prep area not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves at clean utensils racks, instructed to repaint or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Slicer not clean, fan covers, must keep knives and utensils stored in a clean dry container.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged section of kitchen floor that is trapping water and food debris, instructed to patch and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent, instructed to celan and maintain.

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. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: FLOORS AROUND WHEELS OF FRYERS & BROILER, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: FAN GUARDS OF SMALL & BIG COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector’s note: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLOOR REAR) NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: THE DRY WALL OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM IS CRUMBLING AT THE UPPER NORTH & EAST SECTIONS OF THIS ROOM-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Inspector’s note: THE BALLAST OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTS ARE NOT PREPERLY WORKING (LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING & DIM)-MUST ADDRESS. 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.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING TILES, AIR VENTS AND UTENSIL HOLDER. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AND ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT BASEMENT, ABOVE PREP AND AT WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING ROOM.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FAN ROOMS,BOILER ROOM,GYM STORE ROOM AND ART ROOM.

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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

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.CLEAN VENTS IN PREP AREA.