Gwendolyn Brooks Prep

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling and chipping paint on floor in kitchen near 3-compartment sinks, hand washing sinks, holding unists, ovens, prep tables, floor drains, coolers, etc, in dry storage area and rear hallway area near reach-in coolers, vending machines, etc. Instructed manager to repair/repaint floors in all areas and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paper trash overflowing onto floor in men locker room washroom. Instucted manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace door closing on wall hot holding unit in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered garbage can in 1st fl. 108a, &306 toilet rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace chipping paint on flooring in kitchen and serving line,damaged flooring in lunch room and threshold at entry to serving line & lunchroom.damaged wall at x in lunchroom in poor repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls at serving line & lunchroom.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an opening at the bottom of door #14 in the cafeteria. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the microwave in the cafeteria with food residue and a napkin inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom of door #14 in the cafeteria. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave in the cafeteria with food residue and a napkin inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of exit door #16 instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at left sink in girls washroom 217a. Instructed manager to repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink near kitchen entrance. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom 306. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in serving area. Observed missing outlet cover in men washroom 315b. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build-up at inside upper panel of ice machine. Must repair

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Cold water in poor repair at handsink in canteen room. Must repair to provide cold water

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 13 mice droppings on floor in unused dishmachine/ storage room and 5 droppings on floor around break areas table pop/water machine. Must clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build-up at inside upper panel of ice machine. Must repair

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Cold water in poor repair at handsink in canteen room. Must repair to provide cold water

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 13 mice droppings on floor in unused dishmachine/ storage room and 5 droppings on floor around break areas table pop/water machine. Must clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build-up at inside upper panel of ice machine. Must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Cold water in poor repair at handsink in canteen room. Must repair to provide cold water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in laundry room 234, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in electrical room 203, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor and bottom shelves in snack bar 125a, 2 mice droppings on shelves in faculty lounge 110. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine need cleaning. Instructed manager to clean ice machine and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet leaking in main office washroom. Instructed manager to repair toilet and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage, and serving areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelving inside reach-in coolers in food prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floor under the shelving in dry storage room, under the stove, behind stove, next to reach-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris on floor inside walk-in cooler under the shelves. Clean floor inside walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and black dirt build up on wall and ceiling inside walk-in cooler and dust build up on fan guard inside the same walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor water leaking under flush handle behind one of toilet bowls inside women's restroom in 1st floor by the entrance. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair damaged floor tile behind rear serving line

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

Inspector’s note: Repair damaged floor tile behind rear serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair roof leak in mechanical room 407. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in serving and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at sink in green room washroom. Repair timed faucets on sinks in boys washroom 322 and girls washroom 122.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, utility, dish washing and storage areas. Repair damaged floor tile behind rear serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair roof leak in mechanical room 407. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in serving and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at sink in green room washroom. Repair timed faucets on sinks in boys washroom 322 and girls washroom 122.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, utility, dish washing and storage areas. Repair damaged floor tile behind rear serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair roof leak in mechanical room 407. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in serving and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at sink in green room washroom. Repair timed faucets on sinks in boys washroom 322 and girls washroom 122.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

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 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in dry storage area, 15 mice droppings on floor along walls in dish washing area, 20 mice droppings on floor in corners in electrical room 202, 5 mice droppings on floor in corner in electrical room 203, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in electrical room 204, 60 mice droppings scattered on floor in gym athletic storage 228 , 20 mice droppings on floor along stair way leading to mechanical room 250. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Seal all outer openings on doors in fourth floor mechanical rooms. Serious violation 7-38-020

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water in the following washrooms;boys and girls washroom 315, boys and girls washrooms 217, second floor boys and girls library washrooms, boys and girls washrooms 154, green room washroom, boys and girls washrooms 141, boys washroom 121. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered(85f)water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, utility, dish washing and storage areas. Repair damaged floor tile behind rear serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair roof leak in mechanical room 407. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in serving and hallway areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at sink in green room washroom. Repair timed faucets on sinks in boys washroom 322 and girls washroom 122.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the excess ice build up inside of the milk reach in cooler at the service line.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the storage and under the dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents inside the employee's women toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the blown light bulbs in the main prep area and on the service line. Maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to adjust the timer on the hot water faucet so that it stays on long enough for proper hand washing inside of the girls toilet room by the cafeteria. Maintain same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found 10 mice droppings in the corner under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the excess ice build up inside of the milk reach in cooler at the service line.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the storage and under the dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents inside the employee's women toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the blown light bulbs in the main prep area and on the service line. Maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to adjust the timer on the hot water faucet so that it stays on long enough for proper hand washing inside of the girls toilet room by the cafeteria. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in rear staorage room

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the janitors closets on 1st and 2nd floor along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall vent in the janitors closet on the 1st floor of dust build-up

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all water fountains.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in second floor gym storage and behind file cabinet in teachers lounge. Seal openings in floor in mechanical room 218. Repair threshold under door #27.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along soap dispenser in girls gym washroom, along washbowl and urinal in boys locker room washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair right sink in boys washroom 222b. Increase water pressure at sink in washroom 230. Adjust mixing valve on sinks in east washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Organize gym storage and boys second floor locker room.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Serious violation #18 upgraded to critical violation #14. Observed 15-20 mice droppings on floor and along walls in electrical room 224, 20-30 mice droppings on floor in athletic storage room 228b, 15-20 mice droppings on floor in fitness storage room 238, 10-15 mice droppings scattered on equipment, pallets and floor in mechanical room 246. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all storage areas. Seal openings in floor around pipe fittings in second floor idf room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vent in kitchen staff washroom. Seal openings around electrical outlets in dry storage and elevator machine room near kitchen. Seal openings along window ledges in mechanical rooms 213 and 218. Seal exposed brick in first and second floor storage rooms 103 and 203. Seal opening around pipe fitting in room 143. Finish repairing all electrical and mechanical closets under construction.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase pressure on gym water fountains. Replace sensor on sink n rear women washroom 244a.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment, construction materials, etc and organize all storage areas to prevent 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 5 mice droppings on top of outlet behind rear 3-comp sink in kitchen, 3 mice droppings on bottom shelf under steam table in serving area, 10-15 mice droppings on equipment, on floor around pipe fittings in electrical room 130, 10-15 mice droppings on floor and tables in storage room 103, 15-20 mice droppings on floor and along walls in electrical room 224, 20-30 mice droppings on floor in athletic storage room 228b, 15-20 mice droppings on floor in fitness storage room 238, 20-30 mice droppings scattered on equipment, pallets and floor in mechanical room 246. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Exit doors #1 not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of second door, 1/2" gap on bottom left corner of third door. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all storage areas. Seal openings in floor around pipe fittings in second floor idf room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vent in kitchen staff washroom. Seal openings around electrical outlets in dry storage and elevator machine room near kitchen. Seal openings along window ledges in mechanical rooms 213 and 218. Seal exposed brick in first and second floor storage rooms 103 and 203. Seal opening in all around pipe fitting in room 143.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase pressure on gym water fountains. Replace sensor on sink n rear women washroom 244a.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around floor bases in thrid floor electrical room to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling in 3rd floor girls washroom. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in stairwells and hallways throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken mop sink handle at the kitchen mop sink. Must properly extend ice machine drain pipe over the floor drain to prevent water from spilling onto floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install hand washing facilities that are readily accessible to the food concession areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around floor bases in thrid floor electrical room to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling in 3rd floor girls washroom. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in stairwells and hallways throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken mop sink handle at the kitchen mop sink. Must properly extend ice machine drain pipe over the floor drain to prevent water from spilling onto floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around floor bases in thrid floor electrical room to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling in 3rd floor girls washroom. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in stairwells and hallways throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken mop sink handle at the kitchen mop sink. Must properly extend ice machine drain pipe over the floor drain to prevent water from spilling onto floors.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodents on site and outer openings not protected. Found approximately 100 mice droppings scattered in dishmachine room,in prep kitchen behind ovens and stove,around floor drains and under the garbage disposal. Also noted droppings under storage shelves in dry goods storage closet,throughout rear hallway and in mop sink closet adjacent to the prep kitchen. Also noted droppings in the exit 5 doorway adjacent to the student dining area,in the 1st floor electrical room and 1st floor elevator mechanics room located in rear hallway outside of kitchen areas. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted a 1/4inch opening along the bottom of exit door # 5 leading outside from the student dining area and a 1/2 inch gap between the two middle doors at main entrance in the old building. Must repair doors and make complete

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around floor bases in thrid floor electrical room to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling in 3rd floor girls washroom. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in stairwells and hallways throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken mop sink handle at the kitchen mop sink. Must properly extend ice machine drain pipe over the floor drain to prevent water from spilling onto floors.

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS IN DOORWAY FLOOR AND UNDER PREP SINK OF PREP AREA. APPROX 17,ANTS. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES,9-MICE DROPPING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,6- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE/8-DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER DISH WASHER.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS. FOUND TWO ENTRY DOORS(VISTOR,STUDENT ENTRY DOORS)NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM/DOOR SWEEPS BROKE OFF.MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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. OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE MISSING. WORK ORDER PROVIDED BY ENGINEER FOR REPLACEMENT,INVOICE #128677 DATED 4/15/10/REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS OF ILLINOIS.ICE MACHINE NOT BEING USED,SIGN POSTED.