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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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931456

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.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764128

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

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL AND HANDSINK IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM LOCATED IN MOBILE 1,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763700

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF EGGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $10.00,ALSO FOUND SLICED PEACHES AND SLICED PEARS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.3F,TOTAL WEIGHT 69LBS,TOTAL COST $32.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTIONTOTAL WEIGHT FOR FOOD ITEMS ARE 74LBS AND TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE $42.00 ,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL AND HANDSINK IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM LOCATED IN MOBILE 1,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515838

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE TWO COMP AND THREE COMP SINKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408208

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP UNDER STEAM TABLE IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT BUILDUP ON AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EXTERNAL THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR OBTAIN THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084453

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

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: TWO BOTTLES OF "ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS" CLEANING SOLUTION WHICH HAS NO INGREDIENTS LISTED ANYWHERE ON THE BOTTLE WAS FOUND IN MODULAR PRE-K ROOM M-1, A GALLON OF BLEACH AND A COCA COLA BOTTLE WITH A BRIGHT BLUE CLEANING SOLUTION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF AN UNLOCKED CABINET BETWEEN M-1 AND M-2 ALONG WITH AN UNMARKED BOTTLE OF LIGHT BLUE CLEANING SOLUTION. A DRINKING WATER BOTTLE MARKED "FABULOSO" WAS FOUND IN ROOM M-1 ON A LOW SHELF. AN UNMARKED SPRAY BOTTLE OF LIGHT BLUE SOLUTION WAS FOUND IN FRONT OF THE CHILDRENS TOILET IN M-2. ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROOMS AT THIS TIME AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WERE COUNSELED TO REQUEST ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS FROM A SCHOOL APPROVED SOURCE. DISCUSSED CLEANING SUPPLY USAGE WITH THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND ENGINEER AT THIS TIME AND SUGGESTED A TRAINING PLAN FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND HELPERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING ABOVE THE ANNEX REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE IS WATER DAMAGED, REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. THE BATHROOM WALLS IN ROOMS M-2, 112, 113 AND 114 ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE SINK / STORAGE AREA BETWEEN ROOMS M-1 AND M-2 IS VERY DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE TOILET FLUSH BUTTON IS HANGING OUT OF THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM IN ROOM # 114, A FAUCET HANDLE IS MISSING IN ROOM # 113 SINK AND THE SINK IN ROOM # 114 DRAINS SLOWLY, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174255

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT BACK OF TOILET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 114.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547634

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: 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 RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.,SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K (M-2) 1- COMP SINK VANITY IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 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 SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K( M-2) SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES IN PRE-K (M-1),FILTER AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,STAFF LOUNGE STORAGE CABINETS.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK,WATER FROM FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES,SOUTH MOBILE STAFF & STUDENT TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES. .MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. MEN'S NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK & 2ND FL. GIRL'S NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547332

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

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH MOBILE FOR PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE SINKS & MAINTAIN. HOT WATER RESTORED AT THIS TIME.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILE ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN MAIN OFFICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON DELIVERY DOOR..MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREA.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN SOUTH MOBILE PRE-K ROOM.,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365383

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF CABINETS INSIDE STAFF LOUNGE MUST BE SEALED.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PARENTS ROOM AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND BOWL INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177005

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STORAGE CABINET IN STAFF LOUNGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MOP SINK NEAR KITCHEN, CABINETS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT 2PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND MENS WASHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ELEVATOR ROOMS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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