Bret Harte Elementary

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Inspections

1. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FAUCET TIMERS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS DURING HANDWASHING; ADJUST FAUCETS WITH TIMERS AS NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (TWO OPERABLE)

3. Jan 14, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FAUCET TIMERS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS DURING HANDWASHING; ADJUST FAUCETS WITH TIMERS AS NEEDED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE BUILDING AT 65F (BOYS) AND 37F (GIRLS); INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C); NO CITATION ISSUED (CPS SCHOOL)

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (TWO OPERABLE)

4. Jan 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST ALL FAUCETS TO STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME.

5. Jan 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

6. Jan 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Apr 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Feb 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA, SERVING AREA, SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY AND PRE-K WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND VENT COVER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD PIPING IN PREP AND SERCING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REMOVE CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AROUND 3-COMP SINK. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

10. Apr 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CAP ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE RETOUCHING HANDLE.)

11. Jan 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK ACROSS FROM DOOR 3.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 103.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K ROOM 103.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S AND GIRL'S,OFFICE TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST HAND SINK IN BSMT BOY'S NOT WORKING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PRE-K ROOM 103 REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILER ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM,STAFF BREAK ROOM.

14. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT TEACHERS LOUNGE..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ENTRANCE TO BOYS BASEMENT RESTROOM.

15. Jan 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALLS IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE FLOORS IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLOSET. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE CUSTODIAL CLOSET IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

16. Mar 16, 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

      SEAL OPENING ROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR JANITOR CLOSET. REPAIR DOOR #4.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SINKS. INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT FOUNTAIN NEAR ROOM 206.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE GYM AND LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

17. Jan 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER ROOM, BOOK STORAGE,AND ALL STORAGE AREAS LOWER LEVEL. FOUND CLUTTER STORED ALONG WALLS OF MENTIONED STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL BOOKS/CLUTTER OFFFLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT LUNCHROOM BY DRY STORAGE CABINETS.(PEELING PAINT)MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT WALLS AT LUNCROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HEATING VENT COVERS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN LUNCHROOM.

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

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

      LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLER DOORS OF VEGETABLE COOLER IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • 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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AROUND TOILET IN ROOM 109 KINDERGARTEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT; REPAINT. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON EAST WALL ABOVE STAIRS ADJACENT TO MAIN ENTRANCE.