Catalyst Elementary Circle Rock

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Inspections

1. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFETERIA STAFF WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CORROSION AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP CAFETERIA AND STORAGE SPACES NEED CLEANING. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILT-UP DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     O6-201.13 BSERVED WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR IN CAFETERIA (EXIT DOOR TO HALLWAY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

4. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE CAFETERIA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL AND ALONGSIDE COVERED MIXE IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP CAFETERIA AND STORAGE SPACES NEED CLEANING. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILT-UP DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR IN CAFETERIA (EXIT DOOR TO HALLWAY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2575153 ON MAY 1, 2023. THE VIOLATION STATES, "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF ADULT UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

5. May 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF ADULT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

6. Apr 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

7. Nov 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED LIP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE FAMILY RESTROOMS ON THE ML FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHIG SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A ROLLING CART BEHIND THE WALL OF WHEERE THE IC MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER BETWEEN USES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE STAFF LOUNGE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MICROWAVE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FAMILY RESTROOM ON THE ML FLOOR IN THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

9. Mar 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     **PREMISES HAS NO CLEANING PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITHBTHE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED THE WALL BASE MISSING IN THE 1st FLOOR KIDS WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE BASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED THE CEILING TILES IN THE BOYS WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Apr 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

11. Mar 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Feb 8, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IN THE GIRLS WASHOOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR ANNEX,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER PRESSURE

13. Jan 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED 10 OR MORE GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND ACCUMLATION OF GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER,THIS IS A HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1537341 DATE 04-27-2015(35)OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE EIRST STALL OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOORN OF THE OLD BUILDING,MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE MISSING(38)PBSERVED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM IN THE NEW BUILDING,MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL WASHROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING(38)NO VENTILATION OBSERVED OVER THE STOVES IN THE KITCHEN AS REQUIRED,MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IN THE GIRLS WASHOOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR ANNEX,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER PRESSURE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

14. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THIS PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE FIRST STALL OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE OLD BUILDING; MUST REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE MISSING. OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING; MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL WASHROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING. NO VENTILATION OBSERVED OVER THE STOVES IN THE KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM. IF STOVES ARE BELOW 7.5KW OR 7500 WATTS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED, HOWEVER VERIFICATION OF THIS MUST BE PROVIDED.

15. May 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used . FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP ARE ONE INCH LOWER THAN FLOOR. DRAINS SHOULD BE SLOPE AND EVEN WITH FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR STORING ITEMS. MUST STORE ITEMS ON RACK OR SHELVES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

16. Apr 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STOREROOMS, BOILER ROOM AND WATER HEATER ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN THE DRY GOODS STORE ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STOREROOM OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT, OLD PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, BOXES, BAGS ECT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

17. Apr 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. CLUTTER IN THE DRY GOOD STORE ROOM OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT,OLD PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, BOXES, BAGS ECT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT-AND IN CORNERS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS THROUGHOUT, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE, REMOVE LOOSE PAINT CHIPS, PAINTING WHERE NEEDED.

19. Dec 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT SIDE DOOR, BY PLAYGROUND AREA

    • 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 INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

20. May 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.