Richards HS

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 time of inspection. Noted approximately 12 small rodent droppings on floor scattered under wired shelving racks in dry storage room recommended to contact pest control for additional service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize said area. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED SERVICE LINE HANDSINK HOT WATER PRESSURE INADEQUATE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATON. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 compartment sink not properly draining. Per person in charge 2 compartment sink is not for food prep use at this time. Instructed to rapir and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles and the ceiling exhaust covers throughout the kitchen with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the kitchen, and water stained ceiling tiles above 2 and 3 compartment sinks and prep area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles and seal the holes in the ceiling tiles to prevent pest from coming in and maintain..

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door #7 and door #18 not completely rodent proofed at the bottom left (7) and center area (18); instructed to completely rodent proof both doors and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed one sink in the girls washroom on the second floor with a missing cold water faucet knob; replace knob. Observed one sink in the boys washroom on the second floor leaking from the bottom; instructed to repair leak from pipe. Observed low water pressure at exposed handsink on front serving line; instructed to increase pressure.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in women's staff 1st floor restroom, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must hang soiled mops to dry

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard boxes stored between cooking equipment and milk crates in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove and maintain for ease of cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found damaged flooring in prep area near oven. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.

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 next to shelving unit in office,on floor behind grease trap of 3- compartment sink,on floor behind and next to safe and under shelving units in dry food storage area.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/8/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed windows open in lunch room without window screens.must provide to prevent insect entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on servinline hot holding unit.must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- compartment sink in main kitchen.observed foul odor coming from grease trap at 3- comp sink when water is turned on.must clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained. Observed missing lid and damaged lid on dumpster.must replace or repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring at rear cooking equipment & hole in ceiling tile in rear prep area,stained ceiling tiles in prep area,damaged floor tiles on serving line,missing wall tile behind hot holding unit in middle prep area,walls in lunch room in poor repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeeling paint on ceiling in lunchroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing light shield and burnt out light in lunch room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at ceiling in lunchroom area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted a few plumbing issues: the exposed hand sink in the main kitchen has a leaky pipe underneath, and the hand sink in the dining/serving area hot water pressure is a little low, the kitchen/class room 216 has a leak at the 2 comp sink and kitchen/class room 220 has a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Instructed manager all plumbing issues must be repaired and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 Observed dish machine (tagged) and not in use in kitchen. Must remove any unnecessary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 Observed peeling paint, and loose dry wall along wall next to kitchen door (in dispensing area of lunch room). Must seal all holes, make any necessary repairs, and make walls smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in culinary arts storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in culinary arts(dust buildup). Remove peeling paint on walls in faculty dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. In kitchen and culinary arts classroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in all mopsink closets need cleaning

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Boys and girls restroom sinks need repair at faucets at basement,1st,2nd and 3rd floors also second floor faculty restroom washbowl faucets need repair. Serious violation.7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in all mopsink closets need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Mopsink at faculty area needs to be repaired and connected to main water line.

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

Inspector’s note: Unused refrigerators and ice machine need to be removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace burned out bulb inside the walk-in cooler in the culinary class 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: Unable to provide a pest control log book at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Replace burned out bulb inside the walk-in cooler in the culinary class room

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler compressor not maintained, ice on the pipes of the compressor in rear of cooler, instructed to remove,and repair. Observed the rubber gasket around the walk-in cooler door worn, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 24 x 24 section of floor in front of oven/dish maching, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to seal raw wood on walls going to the heater room, need to remove peeling paint/repaint in lunchroom students and teachers areas. Replace all water damaged ceiling tiles main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace lights out in hood over stove, clean light shields, and replace broken light shield last table in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to repair leaking handle at the 1 comp. Simk.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock in storage rooms 6 inches.

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

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter noted in book storage room (basement) and in 2nd floor storage room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize

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 noted (over 50) scattered on floor and along wallbase in rm 201a which is extremely cluttered. Instd to remove all droppings, clutter, and clean and sanitize affected area. Instd to elevate stock 6 inches. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of milk cooler with excessive ice-build up/debris. Clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock in storage rooms 6 inches.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove plastic wrap around air gaps/floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter noted in book storage room (basement) and in 2nd floor storage room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize.

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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN. CLEAN FLLORS AND ELEVATE STORAGE NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL.

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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN PUMP ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.

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/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN ON PREP TABLE ROOM 217/CULINARY ROOM.

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.OBSERVED LOWER WALLS IN TEACHER LOUNGE WITH PEELING PAINT,ALSO WALLS IN POOR REPAIR -LOWER WALLS AREA IN BOOK ROOM -OPENINGS.MUST REPAIR. DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP AREA OF CULINARY ROOM 220,MUST CLEAN.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK IN KITCKEN.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER /STORAGE,BOOKS ON THE FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.BOOK ROOM BY LUNCHROOM KITCHEN

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ROOM-MR SOLIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

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

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE STUDENT DINING TABLES,MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR DOOR ATTACHMENT IN POOR REPAIR OF DOOR -18,9. WORK ORDER IN PLACE FOR DOOR 18 DATED4/15/10.WORK WILL BE COMPLETED IN TWO WEEKS.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN MR SOLTIS CULINARY ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED UNUSED WARMER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM, POTENIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST PROPERLY STORE,REMOVE FROM WALL,AND TAPE DOOR CLOSE OR WRAP.