Northwest Middle School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 15, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink residue on interior of ice. Maintain interior of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

2. Feb 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · 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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. May 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found broken wall base tiles inside the faculty washroom/locker room closest to the kitchen. Instructed management to repair wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 27, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation #48 from report #2554534 on 4/20/22 not corrected: 48 - found the three compartment sink located directly next to the dish area handwashing sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 found broken wall base tiles inside the faculty washroom/locker room closest to the kitchen. Instructed management to repair wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 20, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink located directly next to the dish area handwashing sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the outside dumpster lid warped and not tight fitting. Instructed management to repair or replace lid so that it is tight-fitting and trash is inacessible to pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found broken wall base tiles inside the faculty washroom/locker room closest to the kitchen. Instructed management to repair wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Apr 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall next to 2-door freezer in rear storage area. Must repaint wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. May 29, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink available in room with serving line. Instructed must install a hand washing sink in this area where open foods are being dispersed. Sink must have hot/cold plumbed water, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several large pieces of equipment not in use because in need of repair: 6 door hot holding/cold holding unit, 4 door cooler, and 1 freezer. Equipment is damaged or not properly functioning per pic. Instructed equipment must be repaired, or removed to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Feb 21, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the kitchen employee staff washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Jan 16, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensil being improperly stored on top of cardboard box in the in kitchen at this time. Instructed to store properly to prevent any contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under the prep table next to 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on floor under the racks in storage rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

11. Feb 1, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garage area not maintained.observed garbage over flowing above rim and boxes on top of lids and lids wide open.manager had employee to remove trash and boxes place them down inside of dumpster and lids are tight fitting.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair damaged floor tile under table top mixer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and damaged wall base and wall next to walk in cooler,loose wall base under unused dish machine,stained ceiling tiles in kitchen and lunchroom.must clean debri from light shields in lunchroom..must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls near windows in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in dish washing area.

12. Mar 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front hot holding unit not maintained ( out side thermometer not properly working),manager has put an oven thermometer in the inside of the unit. Unit inner thermometer reading proper temperature at this time. Instructed to repair.manager has work order 25589 dated 3/3/2016.

13. Apr 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice, sugar,etc.) rice labeled during inspection.

14. Apr 1, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace in lunchroom damaged walltrim,missing wall tiles & missing ceiling tiles,kitchen missing wall tiles & loose wall trim at reach in wall coolers,dry food storage area wall in poor repair next to walk in cooler,loose wallbase in same near door.threshold at front entry door in poor repair.must scrape & paint peeling paint on lunchroom window sills & kitchen ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace heavy leak at toilet in kitchen staff toiletroom.

15. Apr 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust mixing value to hand sinks in boys and girls bathroom, hot water must be consistent

16. May 1, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase in boiler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Openings noted around electric outlets and pipes in kitchen. Instructed to seal all opneings and holes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in-cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

17. Apr 28, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS ABOVE SERVICE LINE (DINING AREA).

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE/COVER (LEFT SIDE) AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM (1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO GYM.

18. Jan 20, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. --- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA OF BOILER ROOM. --- AND ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • 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. NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.