Ole A Thorp Elementary

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Inspections

1. Feb 19, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(MILK, CARROTS). MUST HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AT 93F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CORRECTED ON SITE BY ENGINEER. WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 100F.

   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 110F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CORRECTED BY ENGINEER. WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 110F.

3. May 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CAFETERIA STAFF MEMBERS PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

4. Feb 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON STORAGE SHELF ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE MEASURED AT 86.4 F IN BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F,THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

5. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Mar 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOODEN SHELFS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

7. May 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AND INSIDE TEACHER'S (3RD FLOOR).

8. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Core

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK AT FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NOT DISPENSING WATER FOR 15 SECONDS .INSTRUCTED ENGINEERING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM SO WATER IS DISPENSED FROM FAUCET FOR 15 SECONDS. CORE VIOLATION

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. CORE VIOLATION

   • Not serious Core

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE SECOND FLOOR MOPSINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT. CORE VIOLATION

   • Not serious Core

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 12.5 KILLOWAT OVENS AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO VENTILLATION HOOD.INSTRUCRED MANANGEMENT TO CONTACT THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S BUILDING DEPT /VENTILLATION INSPECTION DIVISION TO SEE VENTILLATION NEEDS. CORE VIOLATION

9. May 4, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      ENTRANCE DOOR #4, #5, #6, AND #8 WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE STAFF WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NORTH EAST. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NORTH EAST SIDE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

11. May 22, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING CRATES FOR STORAGE OF FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS UNABLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH FLOORS).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CRATES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET.

12. May 15, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING CRATES FOR STORAGE OF FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS UNABLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH FLOORS).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CRATES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN DINING AREA (BY THE ENTRANCE OF DINING DOOR). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AT SAME LOCATION.-----------MUST RESEAL WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

13. Mar 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS ON ALL FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCETS NOT STAYING ON LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WAS HANDS, AND HOT AND COLD WATER MIXING VALVE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TO GET WARM WATER QUICKLY,

14. Feb 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES (USED FOR STORAGE) INSIDE STORAGE PLACE IN DINING AREA.

15. Mar 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors beneath the dry storage areas in the lunch room in need for further cleaning and replace broken floor tiles near the kitchen lunch room exposed handsink.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ceiling area in the 2nd floor boys toilet room and wall near shelvings where the manual can opener is stored must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.(Engineeer made aware at this time). Ceiling fan blades in the lunch room are dusty.Must clean and maintain. Seal large opening at lower north wall in the boiler room.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light bulb is burnt-out inside the 2 door cooler at west wall lunchroom.Must provide and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      The utility mop sink closets are not clean.Must clean and organize all said storage closets and boiler room areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

16. Mar 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be replaced, repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Damaged/missing floor tiles in kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, shall be replaced/provided. Floor tiles that were missing/damaged in 2nd floor classrooms, shall be replaced/provided, and or repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen storage area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls/ceiling in classrooms, 3rd floor that had peeling paint/plaster and gaps(Rooms#307, #310, #308), shall be repaired/sealed.Walls, ceilings in 2nd floor hallways, classrooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area, shall be provided, broken, damaged light shields in 3rd foor classrooms, 2nd floor, and 1st floor, shall be replaced. Light shields in lunchrooms, hallways, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms, bathrooms, 1st floor need cleaning.

17. May 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WINDOW SILLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SIDES OF THE LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF DOOR #7 MUST BE REMOVED /REPAINT

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; VENT COVER IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 MILK COOLER

18. May 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in vestabile not maintained. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light not provided in utility closet. Instructed to install light bulb in fixture.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Stock and supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate 6inches or higher and away from wall.

19. Mar 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. FAN VENTS IN 4 DOORS COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

    • 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. CORNER WALL NEAR CEILING TILE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN STAIRWAY LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN;3 FAUCETS IN BOYS WASHROOM (1ST FLR,2ND,3RD FLOOR) IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE FIXED OR MUST BE REPLACED