Sumner Elementary

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during inspection in the following places... Approximately 60 small live ants crawling under shelving units near bulk storage containers, in the employee toilet room and manager office space, 15 small rodent droppings in the prep area located in the unused pre-k building storage closet, and 4 small droppings along the vent located in the cafeteria seating are. Instructed to contact pest control for service, remove droppings and clean all said areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy equipment stored as well as microwave in front of the main cafeteria with excessive dried food debris throughout surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the following plumbing fixtures inoperable during the time of inspection: boys 1st floor toilet room 1 of 6 urinals, 1 of 4 hand sinks, 1 of 3 toilets covered with black garbage bags, girls toilet 2nd floor (1 of 7) toilet bowls, 2nd floor boys' toilet room 3 of 6 urinals covered with garbage bags, girls toilet room 1 of 7 covered and inoperable. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 small rodent droppings during inspection along the wall heating unit in the main lunchroom, also in the annex building kitchen behind the walk-in cooler, and dry storage shelving units. Instructed to remove droppings and clean said areas. Must eliminate activity on premise. #7-38-020(a) no citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures inoperable during the time of inspection: boys 1st floor toilet room 1 of 6 urinals, 1 of 4 hand sinks, 1 of 3 toilets cover with black garbage bags, girls toilet 2nd floor (1 of 7) toilet bowls, 2nd floor boys' toilet room 3 of 6 urinals covered with garbage bags, girls toilet room 1 of 7 covered and inoperable. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside recpicale overflowing with garbage during time of inspection with lids unable to close tight. Instructed to remove and provide tight fitting lids to prevent pest harborage .#7-38-020 (b) no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout classroom/copier room on first floor (room 102, room 110, copier room to right of 102) in corners of closets, beside filing cabinets on east wall of room 102, behind boxes stored in copier room on floor. Instructed person in charge to remove all droppings and sanitize all area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored in copier room on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler with a build up of dirt and stains on floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty/worn gaskets on walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean gaskets and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hoods to be inoperable. Could not verify due to school engineer not on site at time of inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed girls 2nd floor annex toilet room with the top of the faucet missing and the boys 2nd floor annex toilet room missing a urinal. Instructed to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE IN THE ANNEX BUILDING: ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ON A DOLLY AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS. ALSO IN THE ANNEX BUILDING NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, IN THE CUBBIES AND SHELVING IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM #020. INSTRUCTED CUSTODIAN TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL THE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the 2 door cooler in the hallway in the annex building.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need clean in the main kitchen underneath reach in coolers and cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and/or debris. Floors in the annx building must be detail clean in all affected area where droppings were found.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken wall tiles behind the toilet in the washroom in room 022 in the 715 s. Kildare building.

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 evidence of rodent activity in the main prep area and storage room. Observed 5 mouse droppings on the metal plate holding up the motor housing behind the oven and 5 droppings on the ground in the dry storage area. Management cleaned and removed the droppings during the inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working hand drying device or paper towels in the 1st floor boy's washroom in the main building. Management instructed to replace or repair the electric hand dryer or provide paper towels in the washroom. Also, observed no hot water at the handwashing sink in classroom 022 in 715 s. Kildare building. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f at the handwashing sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken wall tiles behind the toilet in the washroom in room 022 in the 715 s. Kildare building.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk coolers to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in coolers need cleaning in both kitchens to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the walls with chipping and/or peeling paint in the main small kitchen. Must remove peeling paint and repaint with non-toxi paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the light shield in the walk in cooler main kitchen in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the janitors closet on the 1st floor,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water pressure at the washbowl in the boys wshroom in the annex building and inside the pre-k classroom at the washbowls inside the washrooms,instructed to repair

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

Inspector’s note: Observed loose wall tile at the lower wall in room 022 (pre-k) in the classroom washroom under the sink and toilet; reattach wall tile (annex building). Observed some paper on the ceiling of the girls washroom in the main building; remove paper from the ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing knobs at the faucets of some sinks in the boys and girls washrooms in the main building; replace knobs where needed. The exposed handsink in the pre-k room in the annex building is off due to a clog; repair sink.

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

Inspector’s note: No city certified foodservice manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served such as corn dogs and hambugers. Citation issued #7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and defrost reach in freezer to remove debris and ice build up on the bottom shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors along the wall base and in corners in the storage room and inside the walk in cooler in the annex main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no lights inside the walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain lights and shields inside the walk in cooler (annex main kitchen).

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hot water knob of the exposed hand sink in the main prep area. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelves in the walkin cooler and rusty grease trap under the 3- compartmemt sink in the kitchen main building.

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

Inspector’s note: Found peeling paint on the floor and and along the walls in the boys and girls toilet ist and 2nd floors. Main building.

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

Inspector’s note: Found peeling paint ceiling and walls in the girls toilet room 1st floor in the main building . Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint them. Must seal the small holes in the wall above the urinals ist floor in the annex building. Remove toilet paper from the ceilings in the girls toilet rooms both buildings.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the girls and boys toilet rooms throughout both buildings.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside walk-in cooler in primary building kitchen; paint or replace with rust proof shelves. Engineer has a work order for above violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation corrected. Remove toilet paper from ceiling of girls washrooms in both buildings where needed. Some peeling paint in boys washroom in main building above urinals on second floor; remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace faucet knobs at handsinks in boys washrooms and two in girls in primary building where needed.

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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 2009 RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN PRIMARY BUILDING KITCHEN; PAINT OR REPLACE WITH RUST PROOF SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in kitchen behind hot holding unit and refrigerator freezer.

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 OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS AND URINALS WHERE NEEDED.

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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 2009. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED SINK IN PRE-K ROOM IN PRIMARY BUILDING.