Thomas, Velma ECC

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

Inspector’s note: Approximately 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS were observed SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN OFFICE SHELVING AND FLOOR, ALL CLASSROOMS(CORNERS, CABINETS, SHELVING), and KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER MINI FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREA, AS WELL AS INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1inch gap under exterior door off play area connected to food prep area.observed side of door is not a tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting for the prevention of pest activity.

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

Inspector’s note: The waste receptacle in the female staff washroom did not have a cover on it; must replace waste receptacle with one that has a cover/lid.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN ROOM 001,003,004,005 & 006.

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 ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST KIT FOR THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for refrigerators in room 001,003,004,005 & 006.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage and provide proper shelving units.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no high temperature dish machine test kit for the plate.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-005)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on site at hand sinks in prep area(73.0f) and 3- compartment sink (72.9f) , hand sinks in all toilet rooms ranging from (71.5f-72.9f).must provide hot running water at hand sinks at 100.0f ,3- compartment sink 110.0f.must provide and maintain.(priroity 7-38-030(c)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in prep area and storage,gap in between floor and wall base under 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all class rooms and closets.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on lights in all classrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 ceiling in prep area improperly designed and constructed. Observed painted sewer/waste lines above 3-compartment sink and hot holding unit. Instd to have ceiling so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 ceiling in prep area improperly designed and constructed. Observed painted sewer/waste lines above 3-compartment sink and hot holding unit. Instd to have ceiling so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside receptacles and waste handling units in poor repair, rodent gnawed containers exposing garbage and unable to close lids tightly. Instd to provide dumpsters that are rodent resistant, durable and leakproof. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in prep area improperly designed and constructed. Observed painted sewer/waste lines above 3-compartment sink and hot holding unit. Instd to have ceiling so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must repaint and maintain. Observed tint foil on top of food contact surfaces in food preparation area. Must remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood above cooking equipment and on ceiling pipes above hood and prep tables. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt on the interior panels of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in rear upright cooler. Must provide and mainatin

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on top of prep tables in kiktchen food area. Must properly store wiping cloths on a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted basement restroom used for general storage of childrens toys instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet in girls restroom at west side of building not flushing properly instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted items in grocery bags inside chest freezer at the rear dry storage. Instructed to store food items in an approved container with tight fitting lids.noted dirty and rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on shelves at the rear food storage area. Instructed to clean, remove all unnecessary article and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along the wall base and in corners need cleaning to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor with litter in rear outside area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation inside washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and reorganize rear storage area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in classroom 6, at door entrance, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing tile and one tile falling in classroom 7, instructed to repalace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3rd. Stall not working in the 1st.floor child restroom,instructed to repair(there are 5 stalls in this restroom).

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the seven classroom coolers,instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, rice, etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed facility to have a city of chicago certified food service manager on site at all times potentially hazardous food is prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Found slight dirt buildup on upper interior panel of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dirt and grease buildup on walls and ceiling above the exhaust hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lights in kitchen missing end caps. Instructed to install end caps and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in back room. Instructed facility to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store 6 inches off floor and wall, and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean toaster oven, and interior of reach in 2 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and organize the rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles stored on upper shelvings and in between the chest freezer,ice machine due to potential pest harborage.

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 approximately 20-live fruit flies in the rear dry storage area hovering around riped plantain box.also,found approximately 10 rodent(mice)droppings beneath the rear dry storage areas.must provide a complete pest control log book with all the necessary documents include a map locator identifying all the pest control services. The front door must be tight fitting all across the bottom.the rear screen door is ripped.additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.insect/rodent proof said doors serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all prepared food items stored inside the walk-in-cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and remove grease build-up from unused grill at front service area and sides of cooking equipments throughout the kitchen areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout require a detail cleaning and mop up and keep floors dry along piping near the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulbs over the kitchen areas must be shielded.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at base of faucet at 3 compartment sink and remove dusts on the ventilation cover inside the toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and organize the rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles stored on upper shelvings and in between the chest freezer,ice machine due to potential pest harborage.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 for tag removal att:a.lopez. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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 approximately 20-live fruit flies in the rear dry storage area hovering around riped plantain box.also,found approximately 10 rodent(mice)droppings beneath the rear dry storage areas.must provide a complete pest control log book with all the necessary documents include a map locator identifying all the pest control services. The front door must be tight fitting all across the bottom.the rear screen door is ripped.additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.insect/rodent proof said doors serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all prepared food items stored inside the walk-in-cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and remove grease build-up from unused grill at front service area and sides of cooking equipments throughout the kitchen areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout require a detail cleaning and mop up and keep floors dry along piping near the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulbs over the kitchen areas must be shielded.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at base of faucet at 3 compartment sink and remove dusts on the ventilation cover inside the toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and organize the rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles stored on upper shelvings and in between the chest freezer,ice machine due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust, paint with non-toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles (unused, old portable sinks) on site. Instd to remove same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

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

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

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

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

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

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

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

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

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

Inspector’s note: Violation still pending, see previous inspection report #1214436

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP INTO TO OTHER SINKS, SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND GREASE TRAP CLEANED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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. MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, WOOD SHELVING, WOOD COUNTER LEGS, ETC., ANY TYPE OF WOOD SURFACES MUST BE REPAINTED, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP

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 UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESP. BY STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP

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 CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SPACE FOR WANTED ITEMS, AND DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER

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 DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH REAR DRY STOIRAGE SHELVINGS,IN SIDE CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.

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 BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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 SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.

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 CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FRONT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN,AND STORE PROPERLY.

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. CLEAN EDGES AND GAS PIPE LINE FIXTURE ON HOOD DRIPPING OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER.

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 ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS IN ALL AREAS.