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AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2945 N Sawyer ST · Chicago, IL 60618

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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
2629880

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE BE NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGARATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANCAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130120

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH PAINT HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM FREEZER, SAND THE CEILING TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT, AND RESURFACE THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RESECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA THAT HAS BECOME LOOSE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE STUDENT BATHROOM HAND SINKS IN THE BATHROOMS ON THE CAFETERIA LEVEL ONLY STAY ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 SECONDS. TIMED FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME WATER STAYS ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE HANDLE TO 15 SECONDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982196

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER BY TRAY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1603208

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer 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: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE LINE/CASHIER IN THE LUNCH ROOM (RIGHT DOOR).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRI.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/CRUMBLING AT THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE INTO THE BUILDING/CAFETERIA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BOYS URINALS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE DINING AREA. ALL FLUSH HANDLES ARE LEAKING AT THE FLUSH HANDLE. THE OTHER URINALS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE CAFETERIA THE SENSOR MUST BE REPAIRED SO AS TO HAVE WATER AT THE HAND SINK LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET 2-COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN SHARED SPACE ROOM 106/108. MUST REPAIR NON WORKING HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE SECURITY CHECK-IN DESK. MUST REPAIR SENSOR AT THE RIGHT HAND SINK IN SAME RESTROOM SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523169

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer 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/SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE PRE-K CLASSROOM,TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EAASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN-ENGINEER MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: (1)LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-FREEZER,IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR THE CHEESE COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434322

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOMS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN HALLWAYS, STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOMS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT HAND SINK IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188480

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE 1ST STALL INSIDE THE TEACHERS WASHROOM IST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM,IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AND GIRLS WASHROOM BASEMENT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188463

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670520 DATED 2/16/12. #35- MUST REPAIR /SEAL OPENING AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE 1ST STALL INSIDE THE TEACHERS WASHROOM, 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE WOMENS TEACHERS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND GIRLS WASHROOM,BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT THE WALLS BESIDE THE HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670520

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer 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: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE THE CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOLERS IN STAFF LOUNGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS AND MOP CLOSETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AND SOME MOP CLOSETS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR SOME WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS, DRINKIG FOUNTAINS AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS #002-003, BOILER ROOM, AND BOOK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670333

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN ANY OF THE STUDENTS HAND WASHING BOWLS IN WASHROOMS THRU-OUT THE SCHOOL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 43.7-50.9F. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 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 REPLACE THE CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN.

  • 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; GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOLERS 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; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS AND MOP CLOSETS.

  • 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/SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AND SOME MOP 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR SOME WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS, DRINKIG FOUNTAINS AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS #002-003, BOILER ROOM, AND BOOK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557380

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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 along wallbase in cafeteria and boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in hallway area not maintained leading to boiler room. Instructed to remove chipped paint and plaster and repaint walls.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in boiler room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413659

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer ST

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT IN FRONT OF KITCHEN ABOVE FAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO THE WALLOUTSIDE BASEMENT RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR OF KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO FRONT OF KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
98406

Location recorded for this inspection · AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 2945 N Sawyer 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. RUSTY WALK IN COOLER FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 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. STORAGE AREA NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.

  • 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. OUTSIDE SCHOOL YARD REMOVE UNUSED CLASS ROOM (MOBIL UNIT).

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