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ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX

2845 S KOMENSKY AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642901

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING IN WOMEN LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623470

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN VENT PANEL. ALL DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN TO BE POOR. OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING BULB. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603117

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581901

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581544

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564076

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES TO BE WATER DAMAGED IN KITCHEN REAR DISHWASHING AREA OVER PREP TABLE(WITH ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD), OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON HOOD SYSTEM FILTER OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531598

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401709

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282982

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144513

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SMALL HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS AND LUNCH ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. (B) AND 2ND FL. (G) NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND HAND SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136159

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 2 & 3 COMP SINK,UNUSED DISH MACHINE.ALSO,APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CORNER OF LUNCH ROOM DOOR.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/29/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM SANDWICHES,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SMALL HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS AND LUNCH ROOM,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LUNCHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. (B) AND 2ND FL. (G) NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND HAND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR AREA OF LUNCHROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1647223

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX · 2845 S KOMENSKY AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LESS THAN 10 PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MANAGER CORRECTED BY REDOING SINK SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO TEST WATER EACH TIME BEFORE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR TILE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOLE NEEDS TO BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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