Inter-american Elementary Magnet School

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	4	0
2024	1	1	0
2023	1	2	0
2022	2	2	1
2021	1	0	0
2020	1	4	0
2019	2	14	0
2018	2	12	1
2017	3	5	1
2016	1	2	0
2015	1	1	0
2014	1	2	0
2013	1	2	0
2012	2	4	0
2011	1	8	3
2010	4	15	3

Sep 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR TWO (2) LIGHTBULBS MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS OR REPLACE SHIELDING. MANAGER PROVIDED COVERS FOR LIGHTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PELLING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF THE FACILITY. THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR (87.6 F), ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM USED BY CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STAIRWELL OF THE 1ST (86.4 F), AND THE FACULTY TOILET ROOM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STAIRWELL. HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP IN SAID TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Sep 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.

Jan 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOM URINALS WITH AN AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. INCONSISTENT, UNABLE TO FLUSH OR TAKING AN EXTREME LENGTH OF TIME TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE HOLES LOCATED IN THE FLOORS OF THE LUNCHROOM AND ONE FOUND UNDER A LUNCH TABLE FILLED WITH A PLASTIC SAFETY CONE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FILL ALL HOLES IN THE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE LUNCHROOM WITH HOLES AND CHIPPING PLASTER MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE BOYS AND THE GIRLS WASHROOMS AVAILABLE TO THE LUNCHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOYS WASHROOM FOUND AT 43.3F AT ONE WASHBOWL AND 43.5F AT THE OTHER. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM FOUND AT 55.9F, 55.4F AND 54F AT THE THREE WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED TO CPS SCHOOLS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR WOODEN BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOM URINALS WITH AN AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. INCONSISTENT, UNABLE TO FLUSH OR TAKING AN EXTREME LENGTH OF TIME TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED URINALS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM DIRTY, STAINED AND FILLED WITH URINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO WASTE CONTAINER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISH WASH AREA. MANAGEMENT ACQUIRED CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE HOLES LOCATED IN THE FLOORS OF THE LUNCHROOM AND ONE FOUND UNDER A LUNCH TABLE FILLED WITH A PLASTIC SAFETY CONE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FILL ALL HOLES IN THE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN THE LUNCH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE EAST SIDE LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE LUNCHROOM WITH HOLES AND CHIPPING PLASTER MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING.

Jan 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT PIPES WHICH LEAKE ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNUSED NOT WORKING ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, NEED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

UNSEALED PLASTIC COVING AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EAST DINING ROOM,ALSO PLASTIC TILES INSIDE THE DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF UNUSED WINDOW ARE BROKEN AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR MUST REPLACE,DUE TO ALREADY TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NAILS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BOYS WASHROOMS URINAL NOT ALL WORKING FIRST NOT FLUSHING,SOME OF THEM WITH URINE. FIRST,SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR,REPAIR CAUSE.

Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER PROVIDE AT MECHANICAL FAUCET INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM BY THE REAR STORAGE.PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 54.7 TO 66.9F. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DINING AREA BY THE SERVING TRAY LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 85F.AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM FOUND HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 64F-65F AND 70F.SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NO SOAP,THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM 2 WASH BOWL WATER AT TEMP OF 50F TO 58F, THE OTHER WASHBOWL NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WASHROOM.GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM MIDDLE WASHBOWL AT 50F,THE WASHBOWL BY THE WALL HOT WATER REACHES AT TEMP OF 109F TO 114F(UNABLE TO WASH HANDS),THE THIRD BOWL BY THE STALL ONE MINUTE WATER IS HOT THE NEXT SECOND TURNS COLD 50F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. ALL WASHROOMS ARE PROVIDED WITH METERED FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT PIPES WHICH LEAKE ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNUSED NOT WORKING ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, NEED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

UNSEALED PLASTIC COVING AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EAST DINING ROOM,ALSO PLASTIC TILES INSIDE THE DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF UNUSED WINDOW ARE BROKEN AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR MUST REPLACE,DUE TO ALREADY TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NAILS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BOYS WASHROOMS URINAL NOT ALL WORKING FIRST NOT FLUSHING,SOME OF THEM WITH URINE. FIRST,SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR,REPAIR CAUSE.

Mar 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-9-17. INSPECTION # 1963236. VIOLATION 29. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Feb 9, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND 1 0F 3 WASHBOWL FAUCETS NOT WORKING AT BOY'S RESTROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-19-16. INSPECTION # 1631941.OBSERVED CHIPPED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCH ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND DISH RACK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Feb 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CHIPPED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING.ALSO OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE SAME WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCH ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND DISH RACK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS. OBSERVED BALLS OF TISSUED PAPER ON CEILING AND WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN. MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PRE-K ROOM #111 CLASSROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WINDOWS ALSO TEACHERS LOUNGE MOP SINK INTERIOR/WALL CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SAID MOP SINK/WALL ALSO MUST RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS IN PRE-K ROOM #111, ALL ITEMS MUST BE OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

May 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE DUST BUILUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND FROST BUILDUP IN THE LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROST AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PLAY GROUND. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN RED LINE LUNCHROOM MUST REPAIR.

Jun 14, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR WALLBASE COUVING UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO SINK AT 2ND FL WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Jun 7, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

BOYS RESTROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR FOUND WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM FURTHEREST LEFT HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOYS 1ST FL RESTROOM 1ST HANDSINK AS YOU WALK INTO RESTROOM. ALSO FOUND TEACHER WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FL HANDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UTILITY SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT BOYS RESTROOM ON 2ND FL.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR WALLBASE COUVING UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO SINK AT 2ND FL WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

May 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEST COOLER AT EAST LUNCH ROOM AT IMPROPER TEMPOERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 47.4F,MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.VARIOUS KIND OF MILK CARTONS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072507-17
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND 150 EACH 8OZ.CARTON OF VARIOUS KIND OF MILKS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46F,46.6F AND 47F.MILK DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR MILK.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.VALUE 52.50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072507-14
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 180F AT FINAL RINSE,DUE TO HOT WATER BOOSTER NOT WORKING.UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT PRESENT TIME.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT,USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (MINERAL BUILD-UP)
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELF IN KITCHEN EAST WALL.ALSO SAEL OPENING AT GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR, EAST WALL.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT AT STEAM TABLE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 PROVIDE HOT WATER IN ALL THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED UNDER THE PREP SHELF,ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE.

Oct 25, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE LEDGE OF WINDOW IN SECOND DINING ROOM,NEXT TO PARTICIAN MOBILE WALL.

Oct 8, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED.WE(ENGINEER AND I)FOUND GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR, BOTH WASHBOWLS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TEMP AT 63.2F.ALSO THE SAME WASHROOM(GIRLS) AND THE BOYS WASHROOM(SECOND FLOOR)NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.GIRLS WASHROOM IN USE BY STUDENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM,HAVE THE GIRLS USE THE OTHER GIRLS WASHROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS AFTER MY REQUEST. TAGGED GIRLS WASHROOM. FAX LETTER WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDE IN GIRLS WASHROOM(FAX # 312-746-4240)CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO64148
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-23-10, REPORT#52242. #38-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO64148-16
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LINER OF INSIDE LID OF MILK CHEST COOLER,EXPOSED INSULATION
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,TOP INTERIOR PART EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE LEDGE OF WINDOW IN SECOND DINING ROOM,NEXT TO PARTICIAN MOBILE WALL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. PROVIDE RUNNING (HOT/COLD)WATER TO MIDDLE WASHBOWL AT BOYS WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR;ALSO TO GIRLS WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR(MIDDLE WASHBOWL)NO RUNNING WATER. PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS AT THE THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY(NO WATER AT PRESENT TIME).

Apr 8, 2010 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 DUST BUILD UP ON FANS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN).

Mar 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES, AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.ALSO EMPLOYEE CAME IN, IN KITCHEN, TO REPORT FOR WORK, CHANGED AND PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND START TO SET UP PIZZA ON TRAYS,WITOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59436-11
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS BROKEN,PER EMPLOY STATEMENT(NOT USED SINCE YESTERDAY AT PRESENT TIME UNIT NOT IN USE).TAGGED UNIT .INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX# 312-7464240).NO CITATION ISUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 DUST BUILD UP ON FANS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN).

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