Earle School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units and fan guard covers.must clean dust build up from pre- k 101 & 109 shelving units and cubbies.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in coolers and freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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 pre-k 101 & 109 closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from milk walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from fanguard covers in milk walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Feb 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx. 35 or more mice droppings on floor and shelving units amongst clutter & wall conduit,desk along wall in pre-k room 101 closet.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/14/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from milk walk in cooler shelving units

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from shelving units and cubbies in pre-k 101 & 109.fanguard covers in milk walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k 101 class room & closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace dry food storage area broken concrete floor under food storage shelf

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 14, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in pre-k 109 toilet room at 94.5f and classroom at 95.0f must have at 100.0f .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 35 or more mice droppings on floor and shelving units amongst clutter & wall conduit,desk along wall in pre-k room 101 closet and pre-k 109 closet-on floor and along wall base behind articles and on top of bait box.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/14/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from milk walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units and cubbies in pre-k 101 & 109.fanguard covers in milk walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k 101 class room & closet,pre-k 109 closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in pre-k 109.dry food storage area broken concrete floor under food storage shelf.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a small covered garbage can.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. May 5, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings inside pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to seal all openings to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor and along walls in pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to store items six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Apr 29, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in pre-k washroom 101 (80.4f), pre-k washroom 109 (76.6f) instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in first floor girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings inside pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to seal all openings to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor and along walls in pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to store items six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 22, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in pre-k washroom 101 (82.2f), pre-k washroom 109 (75.1f) instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside pre-k closet 101. 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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in first floor girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings inside pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to seal all openings to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor and along walls in pre-k closet 101. Instructed manager to store items six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

     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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Mar 8, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered receptacle in lunchrrom staff washroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Mar 13, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Feb 10, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in room 101, 109, and art storage rooms. Clutter and stock on floor noted in these areas. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas, and clutter to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

12. Jan 24, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some lighshield covers in student dining room not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Apr 25, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in pre k storage rooms 101 and 109. Instd to remove clutter/unnecessary articles and organize areas.

14. Mar 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty interior of metal storage cabinet in storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of reffigerator and microwave oven insde storage room in pre-k 109, cabinet interiors in sink area and tables in teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls in both pre-k classrooms(excessive dirt and debris present). Detail celan floor in dining room along the base of the walls underneath the windows(l0t's of food debris present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re-seal or replace all wall cove throughout kitchen storage room. Clean stains from walls in student washrooms, and student dining room. Clean all dusty heat vents throughout where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Massive clutter found in both pre-k classroom closets. All articles must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor which will allow the pest control company access to service these areas.

15. Feb 9, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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: Must obtain all state required documents that should be in the pest control log book. Seriois violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty interior of metal storage cabinet in storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of reffigerator and microwave oven insde storage room in pre-k 109, cabinet interiors in sink area and tables in teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls in both pre-k classrooms(excessive dirt and debris present). Detail celan floor in dining room along the base of the walls underneath the windows(l0t's of food debris present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re-seal or replace all wall cove throughout kitchen storage room. Clean stains from walls in student washrooms, and student dining room. Clean all dusty heat vents throughout where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Massive clutter found in both pre-k classroom closets. All articles must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor which will allow the pest control company access to service these areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No documentation available to show that all employees that fall under the title of food handler meet idph requirements, must provide this information.

16. Apr 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Mar 28, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed milk at 44.6-46f, and deli meat at 45.5f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 375 gallons of milk and 3# of food worth approximately $315. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided to the handwashing sink in the lunchroom employee washroom. Hot water between 50-75f was available at the handwashing sink. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f for proper handwashing. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometers must be calibrated for proper use.

18. Jun 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside of the walk in freezer. Must defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the wall coving has detached from the wall base. Must repair and maintain.

19. May 29, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no hot running water in the kitchen and toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside of the walk in freezer. Must defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the wall coving has dissattach from wall base. Must repair and maintain.