Parkside Community Elementary was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 15 rodent droppings inside of the storage closet, about 10 rodent droppings in various corners of the food prep area and about 5 rodent droppings in the toilet room that is located in the food prep area. Observed about 10 rodent droppings in the cubby storage in pre-k room 102 and about 10 rodent droppings in the storage closet also in pre-k room 102. Observed about 5 rodent droppings in various areas on the floor in pre-k room 105. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the storage closets in the pre-k room with excessive clutter and items stored directly on the floor. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate is expired as of 5/6/26. Manager could not locate the most recent certificate during the inspection. Instructed to post a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate that is not expired. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All unnecessary equipment must be removed or replaced. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found some timed faucets not staying on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to adjust knobs where needed in student washrooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing soap in boys washroom on the first floor; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the exit door. Must repair to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: MIDDLE SINK AT THE BOTTOM AND 1st COMPARTMENT AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE 1st FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed condensation wasteline draining inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove wasteline from hand washing sink and properly dispose condensate drainage.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in second and third foor women and men staff washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at hand washing sink in first floor men staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed condensation wasteline draining inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove wasteline from hand washing sink and properly dispose condensate drainage.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces, baseboards and openings along baseboards and around pipe fittings in kitchen and kitchen staff washrooms. Instructed manager to repair walls and seal all openings in all areas to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (66.7f-74.3f) at hand washing sinks in kitchen staff, teacher staff, girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on bottom surfaces of chair cart in auditorium storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in kitchen staff and teacher staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces, baseboards and openings along baseboards and around pipe fittings in kitchen and kitchen staff washrooms. Instructed manager to repair walls and seal all openings in all areas to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the exposed hand washing sink located in the food prep area and low cold water pressure on the cold water located in the employee toilet room. Instructed to repair all.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found one urinal in the boys washroom on the second floor not working; instructed to repair urinal. (5 other urinals working properly)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceilings and walls of the student washrooms on the second floor (boys inside of door way) and girls first and second floor inside of door way and washroom area); must remove peeling paint and repaint where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a split in the wall coving along the wall base behind the cooking equipment (ovens) in the kitchen leaving an opening in the wall; must close split in coving to seal the opening in the wall.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Serious #7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Observed employee's toilet room door not self closing. Must provide a self closing device.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot or tempered water at the washbowls inside girls and boys washroom on the 1st and 2nd floor,serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the storage closet in kitchen area,along wall base and corners
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap and rusty storage racks in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from cubbies in pre-k classroom(105).
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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 or level floor in hallway at north end of building by water fountain on first floor and in special ed classroom(303).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal opening in corner of wall in stall by wall in first floor north student washroom. Remove chipping paint from from ceiling in pre-k classroom(105). Remove chipping paint from ceiling and repair loose baseboard on wall near student computer desk in special ed classroom(303). Remove chipping paint from ceiling above window in pre-k classroom (103). Paint raw wood baseboard and replace cracked wall cove by serving line in kitchen area. Remove excessive peeling paint from walls and ceilings in boiler room area and janitor's closets. Clean filters above cooking equipment in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets and storage areas in pre-k and special ed classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Kitchen mgr. Must wear a beard restraint when handling open foods.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Mice droppings found in boiler room break and storage areas. 10 mice droppings observed on table in break area, 15 on large piece of wood on floor by old incenerator, 15 on palet where white fold towels are stored, 5 on lower red shelf in storage room in rear. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up all openings found in floors, walls and ceilings throughout boiler room, must also eliminate harborage area by removing excessive clutter in rear section of boiler room where cleaning supplies are stored. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap and rusty storage racks in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from cubbies in pre-k classroom(105).
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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 or level floor in hallway at north end of building by water fountain on first floor and in special ed classroom(303)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal opening in corner of wall in stall by wall in first floor north student washroom. Remove chipping paint from from ceiling in pre-k classroom(105). Remove chipping paint from ceiling and repair loose baseboard on wall near student computer desk in special ed classroom(303). Remove chipping paint from ceiling above window in pre-k classroom (103). Paint raw wood baseboard and replace cracked wall cove by serving line in kitchen area. Remove excessive peeling paint from walls and ceilings in boiler room area and janitor's closets. Clean filters above cooking equipment in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets and storage areas in pre-k and special ed classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Kitchen mgr. Must wear a beard restraint when handling open foods.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cubbies not clean in pre-k room 105.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris in janitor closets.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint at walls in prep by pot/pan storage unit,special ed room 303,(ceiling and walls),and pre-k wall areas.must repair.also must repair walls in prep area at entry door,and baseboard in janitor closet north end.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet handles in poor repair in girl washroom 2nd floor,hard to stay open.must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls in pre-k room-105.must repair
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation still not corrected from last inspection dated 11/05/12,report #1300325.hand washing facilities not maintained.hand sinks in poor repair in girls-1st fl washroom (no water) and boys 2nd fl washroom (no water pressure).must repair. Critical citation.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities not maintained.hand sinks in poor repair in girls-1st fl washroom(no water) and boy's 2nd fl washroom (no water pressure).must repair sinks.-see violation #14
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls in pre-k room 105.must repair.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: We observed no soap or paper towel in washrooms or available in classrooms for students.observed students using girls/boys washroom without soap or paper towels.instructed engineer to provide,-cdi.critical citation issued
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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: Evidence of improper pest control.rodent/mice droppings in engineer storage room,storage shelves and office.more than-50 mice droppings.must clean/sanitize all areas.must contact pest co for service.also engineer door in biler room not rodent proofed at bottom-1/4 inch.must repair.serious citation issued
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained.over flowing garbage,missing lids,not rodent proofed.must maintain lids closed and replace missing lids.serious citation issued.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities not maintained.hand sinks in poor repair in girls-1st fl washroom(no water) and boy's 2nd fl washroom (no water pressure).must repair sinks.serious citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls in pre-k room-105.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hand sink faucet handles in lunchroom staff washroom handles hard to stay open.must repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER
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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.LOWER WALLS IN LUNCHROOM NEED REPAIR EAST ENTRANCE AND WEST WALL OUT SIDE RESTROOM. ALSO INSIDE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM THE WALLS NEED REPAIR LARGE CRACKS NOTICED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.ONE LIGHT OUT IN MAIN KITCHEN AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.EMPLOYEES RESTROOM 1ST TOILET RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED IN COOLER DOORS OF JUICE COOLERS; REPAIR OR REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. (UNITS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN KITCHEN AS THE COVING; OBSERVED MISSING AT END OF SERVING LINE. SOME PAINTING NEEDED IN VARIOUS WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL WHERE PEELING OR CHIPPED. (ENGINEER STATES AREAS WILL BE PAINTED OVER THE SUMMER). VARIOUS AREAS OF HALLWAYS WERE PAINTED AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN RUSTY (EXTERIOR) PAINT.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.