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EMMET ELEMENTARY

5500 W Madison AVE · Chicago, IL 60644

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EMMET ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1402124

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
1202598

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison 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: MUST PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILET ROOM DOORS ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL .FOUND FIVE MISSING STALL DOORS IN 3RD FL. GIRLS TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 112. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND & 3RD. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE STATE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 103. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT IT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN THE STATE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 103, 112, THE LUNCHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM LIGHTING TO DIM. ALL THOSE ROOMS NEED TO HAVE BRIGHTER BULBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 3RD FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET,PRE-K 112.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547951

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison 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: 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 PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 103.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND & 3RD FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PRINCIPAL TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 103,MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PRE-K 112.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PRE-K 103 & 112 & 1ST FL. GIRL'S.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PRE-K 112.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 ADJUST SOME HAND SINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VALVE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 3RD FL. MOP SINK CLOSET,PRE-K 112.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547941

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INFESTATION MORE THAN 100 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP ,OFFICE/PAPER STORAGE,BOILER ROOM CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PALLETS,ALONG WALL BASES,PRE-K ROOM 103 UNDER HAND SINK,BEHIND BOOK CASE,MUSIC AREA.PRE-K 112 UNDER 1- COMP SINK,MDF ROOM.ALSO SOUTH-WEST,SOUTH-EAST,LUNCH ROOM/GYM,MIDDLE DOORS,NORTH-WEST,NORTH-EAST,BOILER ROOM DOORS STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/18/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 103.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND & 3RD FL.

  • 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 OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PRINCIPAL TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 103,MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PRE-K 112.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PRE-K 103 & 112 & 1ST FL. GIRL'S.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PRE-K 112.

  • 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 ADJUST SOME HAND SINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VALVE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 3RD FL. MOP SINK CLOSET,PRE-K 112.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547936

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INFESTATION MORE THAN 300 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP & AT DRAIN PIPES IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 103 ON FLOOR,IN CLOSET,UNDER HAND SINK,BOOK & TOY SHELVES,PRE- K 112 IN CABINET,ON TOY SHELVES,BEHIND BOOK CASES,UNDER 1- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,KITCHEN PAPER & CHEMICAL STORAGE/OFFICE,LUNCH ROOM/GYM ALONG WALL BASES,BOILER ROOM STORAGE CABINETS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER & ALONG WALL BASES,MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,SHELVING UNITS,PALLETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM,AIR HANDLER ROOM,MFD ROOM,1ST FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING LUNCH ROOM/GYM,EAST,WEST,BOILER ROOM,BOTH MIDDLE ENTRY,SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/13/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN 3RD 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 DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.

  • 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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 103.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND & 3RD 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 LOOSE WALL BASE IN PRINCIPAL TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 103,MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PRE-K 112.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PRE-K 103 & 112 & 1ST FL. GIRL'S.

  • 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PRE-K 112.

  • 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 ADJUST SOME HAND SINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VALVE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.

  • 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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 3RD FL. MOP SINK CLOSET,PRE-K 112.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
505219

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS ON WALLS PREVENTING INSECTS ENTRANCE/HARBORAGE.

  • 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. REPLACE NOZZLE ON WATER FOUNTAIN ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM. REPAIN LEAKY TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233351

Location recorded for this inspection · EMMET ELEMENTARY · 5500 W Madison AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS USED TO WASH STUDENTS HANDS, OBSERVED TEACHERS DISPENSING HAND SANITIZER FOR HAND WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ITEMS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER USING BATHROOM CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE DOWN HALLWAY AREA 1ST FLOOR

  • 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 KNOB TO BOYS HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM

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121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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