Mcdowell

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Inspections

1. Dec 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF MOBILE UNIT ENTRY DOOR AND PRE-K EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECPETACLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Dec 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TOILET DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

3. Dec 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM HAS A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Dec 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 300 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL INCLUDING: IN PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM ON TOYS, ON SLEEPING BEDS AND BEHIND COOLERS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE NEAR MICROWAVE, AND IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED TOILET IN PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM WITH BROKEN CHAIN. THE TOILET MUST BE FLUSHED BY TAKING OFF LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS WHICH ARE ABLE TO CLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

6. Oct 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOM WORKING SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THE FOOD PREP AREA TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE CLUTTER NEAR THE OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WARE WASHING NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE SINK WAS OBSERVED AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN A RANGE BETWEEN 96.4F - 106F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. TEMPERATURE WAS RESTORED AND OBSERVED AT 111F WHILE SUBMITTING REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

8. Oct 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN PRODEURE INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN LUNCHROOM STAFF PREP AREA AND WASHROOM USED BY LUNCHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OVER THE MAXIMIUM TEMPERATURE REQUIRED, ( 128- 145.0F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAINED A MINIMIUM OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ENGINEER MADE REPAIRS ON SITE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 113.0F-COS

9. Nov 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET AND THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

10. Nov 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LOW RUNNING COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; INCREASE COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.

11. Dec 2, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

12. Nov 17, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED ONLY HAND SANITIZER AND NO HAND SOAP AT THE CLASSROOMS RESTROOM WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT THE CLASSROOM RESTROOM WASHBOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

13. Oct 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE TIMED FAUCETS IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOMS, LEAKY FAUCET IN SINK NEXT TO TOILET ROOM, IN 2ND GRADE CLASSROOM. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

14. Oct 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL OF BOYS WASHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN HALLWAYS, LARGE WASHROOM (BOYS) AND CLASSROOMS; MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED A SEPERATE STORAGE SPACE FOR ITEMS.

15. Oct 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH I COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF THE HEAT VENTS IN PRE-K CLAASROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSET, AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE EXHAUST FAN IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORAGE ROOMS CLUTTERED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GAIN ENTRY. ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS MUST BE KEPT ORGANIZED AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

16. Oct 11, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-24-11 NOT CORRECTED:-34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. -38-MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-41- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET,THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM,THE CLOSET IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      SEE VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING, AND IN BOILER ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR HOLES IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL ABOVE TILE BY DOOR IN TEACHER'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT WATER FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED WITH FAUCETS THAT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR HANDWASHING. REPAIR EXAHUST FAN IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING.

17. Oct 4, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE FOLLOWING PREIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-24-11 NOT CORRECTED:-34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. -38-MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-41- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET,THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM,THE CLOSET IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING, AND IN BOILER ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR HOLES IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL ABOVE TILE BY DOOR IN TEACHER'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT WATER FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED WITH FAUCETS THAT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR HANDWASHING. REPAIR EXAHUST FAN IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING.

18. Oct 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE BOILER ROOM DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PRE K WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET,THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM,THE CLOSET IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

19. May 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.OBSERVED NO TOWEL DEVICE INSTALL AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL.

    • 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. 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. OBSERVED TIMERS ON FAUCET HANDLE OF HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,HARD TO STAY OPEN UNLESS HELPED BY ANOTHER PARTY. ALSO SLOW DRAINING AT HAND SINK IN ROOM 101,LOW PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM-101,104.MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES ON PREMISES.