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HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY

4409 W Wilcox ST · Chicago, IL 60624

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643522

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ALONGSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609952

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CUBBIES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN PRE-K 101 AND 100.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOMS, IN FOOD MANAGER"S OFFICE, IN UTILITY CLOSETS, AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE ROOMS WHERE DUST AND DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE OR REMOVE CHIPPING SURFACE FROM CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE AFFECTED TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN DINING ROOM, AND IN ALL PRE-PK CLASSROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WATER TANK CONNECTED TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K 103.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN ALL CLOSETS IN HALLWAYS AND IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. THIS WILL ELIMINATE ALL POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS, AND ALLOW EASY ACCESS FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546583

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 69.5F-70.2F DURING STORAGE (CHEESE AND SAUSAGE PIZZA) ON SHELVES BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARD AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 80 LBS AT THE COST OF $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED SANITIZING READS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 0PPM OF CONCENTRATION (QUATS). PER MANAGER "OUT OF SANITIZER BECAUSE IT IS THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND IT IS NOT IN ARAMARK'S BUDGET TO PURCHASE MORE SANITIZER FOR THIS PARTICULAR SCHOOL. HOWEVER, SANITIZER CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL A FEW BLOCKS DOWN THE WAY." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SANITIZER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONCENTRATION OF 200PPM OF QUATS FOR PROPER SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN TEACHER'S LUNCHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR LEVEL FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN, LUNCHROOM, STORAGE/OFFICE AND IN TEACHERS LOUNGE WITH DEBRIS AND LITER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE LEFT SIDE KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A FAUCET CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE WEST END OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324896

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST INCEASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202634

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN MILK COOLERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL AROUND METAL GREASE RECEPTOR ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BY THREE COMP SINK. ALSO REPLACE THE WORN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES TOO.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING 1ST FLOOR HAS PEELING PAINT. REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT IT. THE SECOND FLOOR CEILING HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER STAINED TILES. MUST REPLACE THEM. MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND SECURE ALL THE SINKS TO THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TOO.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SECOND SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR (WEST) LEAKING AT P-TRAP REPAIR IT. FIRST FLOOR GIRLS NORTH HAS SECOND SINK LEAKING AT PIPE REPAIR IT TOO. IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM NORTH EAST SIND THE 4TH AND 5TH URINALS NOT WORKING REPAIR THEM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALL WAY BY THE ELEVATOR OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, COPY MACHINES ECT. CLUTTER IN BOTH FAN ROOMS IST AND 2ND FLOORS. CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626322

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLES UNDER HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS (BOYS AND GIRLS) WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. SECOND SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR (WEST) LEAKING AT P-TRAP; REPAIR. FIRST FLOOR GIRLS NORTH HAS ONE SINK LEAKING AT PIPE UNDERNEATH AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER; REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579276

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FL BOOK ROOM AND CLOSET OF ROOM 101. SEAL AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN BY THREE COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED: SECOND FL. BOYS WEST FIRST SINK AND ONE TOILET, SECOND FL. GIRLS WEST FIRST SINK, FIRST FL. GIRLS WEST UNDER SINKS, FIRST FL. BOYS WEST SECOND SINK AND ROOM 101 SEAL AROUND TOILET PIPE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2010. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN WHERE SQUIRTING WHILE RUNNING WATER. FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NORTHEAST REPAIR HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60251

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.Observed no hot running at hand sink in food prep area,a hand sink is in close proximity to food prep area to wash hands in toilet rooms.Must repair and maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Must repair or replace:Door gasket in poor repair on reach in cooler,missing stall door on 2nd fl.girl's.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:hood at cooking equipment & staff refrigerator.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must replace:missing floor tiles in 2nd fl. book room & room101 closet.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal:All openings around pipes leading into ceiling in kitchen.Must repair or replace:Lunch room ceiling in poor repair,room 101 ceiling tiles stained & missing.Must scrape & paint:peeling paint on pillars in lunch room..Must adjust:door sweep on play ground door.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.Must provide:Adequate lighting in lunch room &staff lounge.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:low water pressure at some hand sinks in toilet rooms,1st fl.girl's & 2nd fl. boy's leaky toilet.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.Must elevate:Articles off of floor and away from walls in tool room,1st fl. storage.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60249

Location recorded for this inspection · HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY · 4409 W Wilcox ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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