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THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER

8914 S BUFFALO AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636046

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

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Reported outcome
Fail
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635773

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2635361 DATED 4/21/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS AND UNDER SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOM 103 AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). UPON RE-INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET OF PRE-K ROOM 101 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS OF PRE-K ROOM 103. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635361

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS AND UNDER SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOM 103 AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616299

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT LEARN MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS NEAR EXIT #2, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR NEAR ROOM 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM AND LOWER-LEVEL THORP GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LAST STALL DOOR IN THORP LOWER-LEVEL GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616111

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT LEARN MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS NEAR EXIT #2, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR NEAR ROOM 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM AND LOWER-LEVEL THORP GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LAST STALL DOOR IN THORP LOWER-LEVEL GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN LEARN AND THORP PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615734 ON 4-14-24:38- OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE 4 DOOR CLOSETS AND STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 101, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 103, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN TABLE UNDER REFRIGERATOR, ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 124, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECTRICAL PANELS ALONG WALLS, ON CARPET, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 126, OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 129 STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615734

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR 172B AND GIRLS WASHOOM NEAR 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE 4 DOOR CLOSETS AND STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 101, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 103, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FILE CABINET, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 124, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 126, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 129 STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT LEARN MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS NEAR EXIT #2, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR NEAR ROOM 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM AND LOWER-LEVEL THORP GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LAST STALL DOOR IN THORP LOWER-LEVEL GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN LEARN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594692

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592050

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS, GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FIRE EXIT DOORS NEAR AUDITORIUM AND EXIT DOORS NEAR ROOM 145 IN A BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINKS IN THORP SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LEAK IN KITCHEN AND KITCHEN OFFICE AREA. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN OFFICE AND THORP SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY. OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591426 ON 3-21-24, REPORT #2591010 ON 3-14-24:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573938 ON 4-10-23: 38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCHROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WALLS AND CEILING, PRE-K 124-DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. PRIORITY 7-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591426

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN LEARN PRE-K 101 WASHROOM (75.3F), LEARN PRE-K 103 WASHROOM (75.7F), THORP 127 WASHROOM (77.5F), THORP PRE-K 129 WASHROOM (82.5F), THORP MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM (75.4F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS, GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FIRE EXIT DOORS NEAR AUDITORIUM AND EXIT DOORS NEAR ROOM 145 IN A BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINKS IN THORP SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LEAK IN KITCHEN AND KITCHEN OFFICE AREA. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN OFFICE AND THORP SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY. OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591010 ON3-14-24:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573938 ON 4-10-23: 38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCHROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.PRE-K 103-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WALLS AND CEILING.PRE-K 124- DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. PRIORITY 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591010

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN LEARN PRE-K 101 WASHROOM (75.3F), LEARN PRE-K 103 WASHROOM (75.7F), THORP FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (85.2F), FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (86.7F), THORP 127 WASHROOM (77.5F), TOHORP PRE-K 129 WASHROOM (76.5F), THORP SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (69.8F), THORP MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM (73.1F), A BUILDING FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM(78.9F), A BUILDING THIRD FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM (78.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN LEARN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (122.1F), FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHOOM (121.5F), SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (121.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS, GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FIRE EXIT DOORS NEAR AUDITORIUM AND EXIT DOORS NEAR ROOM 145 IN A BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINKS IN THORP SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THORP AND A BUILDING UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LEAK IN KITCHEN AND KITCHEN OFFICE AREA. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN OFFICE AND THORP SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY. OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573938 ON 4-10-23: 38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCHROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.PRE-K 103-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WALLS AND CEILING.PRE-K 124- DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573938

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCH ROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.PRE-K 103-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALLS AND CEILING.PRE-K 124- DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON KITCHEN SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS.LUNCH ROOM & DRYFOOD STORAGE AREA-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS.LEARN PRE-K 103-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573459

Location recorded for this inspection · THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER · 8914 S BUFFALO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP-K ROOM CLOSETS AND ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCH ROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.PRE-K 103-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALLS AND CEILING.PRE-K 124- DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN IF 75KW'S OR MORE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON KITCHEN SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS.LUNCH ROOM & DRYFOOD STORAGE AREA-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS.LEARN PRE-K 103-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN LEARN PRE-K 101-WALK IN CLOSET & WALL CLOSETS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TABLE.PRE-K 103-IN WALK IN CLOSET FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS AND WALL CLOSET..THORP PRE-K 126-ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILE CABINET,BOOK SHELF AND REFRIGERATOR ON ROLLING CART.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

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