Pablo Casals Elementary

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Inspections

1. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM; WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (78.2 F - 79.5 F) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME).

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

2. Feb 26, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; NO HOT WATER AT 47.6F AND 41.3F IN THE GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO LEAST 100.0F; REPAIR/ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY ENGINEER IS LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

4. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED YELLOW WET FLOOR SIGN IN THE TOILET ON THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET. BUILDING ENGINEER REMOVED THE SIGN. COS. THE TOILET IS OPERABLE AND FLUSHABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE THE STOVE IN NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER VENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

5. Jun 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

6. Jun 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF A MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABORBENT, AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

7. Jun 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

8. Feb 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL STAFF RESTROOMS ON PREMISE AND PRE-K 121 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL STAFF WOMEN RESTROOM ON PREMISE AND THE UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL STAFF WOMEN AND UNISEX RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER (TOTES) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE PRE-K (RESTROOM) CLASSROM #121. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

9. Apr 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Apr 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOPSINK AND MOPSINK CLOSETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK AND MOPSINK CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING PANELS DIRTY OVER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN PANELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND HANDLES AT SECOND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SECURE FACET AND HANDLES.

11. May 5, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Apr 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE KIDS(GIRLS & BOYS)WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR ONLY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHTS BRUNT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (NOT WORKING) MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DOUBLE OVEN AND INFRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

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

      FOUND CLUTTER(FLOOR MATS) STORED BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FLOOR MATS.

15. Apr 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

16. May 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON GIRL'S STALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & PAINT RUSTY FLOOR IN SAME. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND THE BOILER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. DRIPPING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K CLOSET, LIBRARY CLOSET,1ST FL. JANITOR'S CLOSET AND BOOK ROOM 113. FOUND CLUTTER- UNUSED BROKEN ONE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND UNUSED WARMER BY THE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON GIRL'S STALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD GRILL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & PAINT RUSTY FLOOR IN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K 124.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PRE-K 124 REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K CLOSET,LIBRARY CLOSET,1ST FL. JANITOR'S CLOSET

18. May 21, 2012 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPING SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS & FLOOR IN PRE-K 124,STAFF LOUNGE,1ST & 3RD FL. JANITORS CLOSET,LIBRARY.ALSO MORE THAN 30 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. JANITORS CLOSET.ALSO PARKING LOT & BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 2 OF 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE BROKEN,DAMAGED & LIDS PUSHED IN DUMPSTERS MAKING LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON GIRL'S STALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & PAINT RUSTY FLOOR IN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K 124.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PRE-K 124 REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K CLOSET,LIBRARY CLOSET,1ST FL. JANITOR'S CLOSET.

19. Apr 25, 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. SECURE ALL LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT, i.e.IN LINCH ROOM AREA. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON 3 FLOOR GITLS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DOOR IN GIRLS WASHROOM ROOM TOILET STALL.

    • 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. NOTED SEVERAL LEAKS i.e. ON PIPES ON TOP OF HIGH TEMP MACHINE, IN JANITORS CLOSET AND IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

20. May 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 CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA