Canty Elementary School

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Inspections

1. Jan 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR(OLD SIDE) TOILET ROOM AT 45F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

4. Jan 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50-93F. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS WERE FOUND IN WOMEN'S KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA, 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS STAFF AND GIRLS, 2ND FLOOR(NEWER SIDE) ALL GENDER, GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

5. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO HAND SINKS IN BOYS WASHROOM (OLD BUILDING 1ST FLOOR)WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AT 78.8 F IN BOYS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM OF 100.0 F. THE OTHER HAND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ENGINEER ON SITE WAS MADE AWARE DURING THIS INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jan 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Oct 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF (MENS) WASHROOM AT 74.7 F AT THIS TIME.THE KITCHEN STAFF MENS WASHROOM IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE THE KITCHEN STAFF (WOMENS) WASHROOM AS UNISEX WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN STUDENTS 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE(FAR LEFT HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74.8 F). INSTRUCTED TO TO RESTORE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.ONE OTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE STUDENT BOYS WASHROOM IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

9. Oct 4, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (72.4 F-75.5 F) IN KITCHEN STAFF MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS AND IN STUDENTS 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

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

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

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Oct 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE/REFUSE AREA. NOTED DRIED LEAVES AND WOODEN BOXES/CRATES ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

11. Dec 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Nov 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND DISPENSER. CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE 1ST FLOOR OLD BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERD FAUCET AT LEFT HANDSINK INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM (OLD BUILDING ACCROSS ROOM 107). METERED FAUCET MUST STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

13. Sep 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Found no hand soap in the exposed and sink in the serving line . Critical violation 7-38-030. Manager provided the hand soap on the exposed hand sink during inspection.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Found outside dumpster lid wide open and one out of three dumpster is overflowing with garbage. surrounding areas with debris,pallets and tree branches and twigs. Instructed to close the lids and clean the surrounding areas and remove overflowing garbage. Serious violation 7-38-020 Engineer closed all the lids of the dumpster, and cleaned the surrounding areas during inspection.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      Found no paper towel or hand dryer inside the boys washroom 2nd floor and girls washroom 1st floor. Serious violation 7-38-030. engineer put paper towel inside both washroom during inspection.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Water stained ceiling tiles on the hallway old building south west area. Must replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

14. Aug 30, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Aug 26, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Walk in cooler air temperature 46.5F. Instructed all refrigeration units must be able to maintain food temperatures of 40F or less. Must repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-005 a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found gap where floor meets walls in utility rooms and dry storage room (in lunch room) on first floor of new addition. Utility and dry storage rooms must have coving or baseboards installed. Must maintain. Found floor in poor repair around floor drain in utility closet in kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found hole in wall behind door in dry storage room in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation in restrooms in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

16. Mar 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF HAND SINK, AND NO SOAP IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ONCE, CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OFFENSIVE ODORS IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM AND STRONG ODORS UPON ENTRY OF SCHOOL BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS,

17. Feb 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM (ROOM 109 AND 113).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM ROOM 109.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET NEXT TO ROOM 213.

18. Mar 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Mar 19, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report# 1307216 Inspection Date: 02/13/2013. 32 Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be replaced. 05/13/2013 35 Walls/ceilings that had peeling paint in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and girls bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. 05/13/2013 36 Light shields in mobile unit building not clean, need detailed cleaning, light shields in 2nd floor classroom(main building)that were broken/damaged, shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen need cleaning. 05/13/2013 38 Faucet in girls bathroom in mobile unit leaking, shall be repaired/replaced. 05/13/2013 Must correct all noted violation(s) by 3/26/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors along walls and in all corners in the boiler room,storage rooms,utility mop sink closets in need for further cleaning. All items stored must be 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Remove dusts accumulations on the window exhaust vent in the kitchen.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean and organize boiler room and storage rooms and remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.

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

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls/ceilings that had peeling paint in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and girls bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in mobile unit building not clean, need detailed cleaning, light shields in 2nd floor classroom(main building)that were broken/damaged, shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Faucet in girls bathroom in mobile unit leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

21. May 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN THE MOBILE-ANNEX BLDG MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNCLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN 2ND FLR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS AND MOBILE GIRL'S WASHROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

22. May 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to remove excessive water around boiler units and detail clean floor through-out areas in basement.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock and supplies not properly stored. Instructed to have all items 6 inchess off floor and away from walls.

23. May 7, 2010 Canvass · 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. ATTACHED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AIR FAN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • 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. SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; AIR VENTS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • 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. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • 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. DAMAGED WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN DOOR MUST BE FIXED/SEALED;

    • 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. LIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED IN WALK IN FREEZER

    • 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. MOPSINK ROOM IN 2ND FLOOR MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED