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GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8524 S Green (832W) · Chicago, IL 60620

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629875

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE LUNCH ROOM EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072529

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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: NO SOAP FOR HAND WASHING IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER RACKS, ON TOP OF BULK CONTAINERS AND AGAINST WALL IN DRY FOOD PANTRY AREA, AND IN LUNCHROOM. ALSO NOTED DOOR #3 NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2" GAP DOWN THE CENTER AND AT BOTTOM. REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN KITCHEN, LUNCHROOM AND PANTRY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319293

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE LOWER LEVEL STUDENT WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM IN THE ORIGINAL BUILDING. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS IN THE ORIGINAL BUILDING. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EAST STAIRWELL IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST VENTILATION IN THE LOWER LEVEL STUDENT WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319275

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE,IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHLEVES AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE WATER FROM BOILER ROOM FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE LOWER LEVEL STUDENT WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM IN THE ORIGINAL BUILDING. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS IN THE ORIGINAL BUILDING. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EAST STAIRWELL IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST VENTILATION IN THE LOWER LEVEL STUDENT WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
606403

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: XEROX COPY OF FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, MUST PRESENT A VALID(ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE) AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE WINDOW LEDGES & CABINETS IN LUNCHROOM, COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON SERVICE LINE(WATER INSIDE) IN KITCHEN, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES(UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE & IN BOILER ROOM), UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(POP MACHINE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE & PRE-K) WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR FLOOR IN RIGHT CORNER OF SMALL DINING ROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL CRACKS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND IN BASEBOARD(S) IN SMALL DINING ROOM IN OLD BUILDING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL HOT WATER KNOBS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE 15 SECOND RULE. ONE MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT HAVING TO CONSTANTLY HOLD THE KNOB AT THE SAME TIME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CLOSET IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM(FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491099

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS LISTED AT THIS WORK SITE( ONLY XEROX COPIES ON PREMISES) - MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT BOTH BUILDINGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM AND MGR'S OFFICE. REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN HALLWAYS AND WASHROOM AREA(S) WHERE NOTICED. SEAL GAP AT CENTER OF LEFT DOUBLE DOORS AT TEACHER'S ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING DOORS TO WASHROOM STALLS IN OLD BUILDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
158443

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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: 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, & REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE CALL FROM PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED PERSONELL, ONLY XEROX COPIES PROVIDED - MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT BOTH BUILDINGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM AND MGR'S OFFICE. REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN HALLWAYS AND WASHROOM AREA(S) WHERE NOTICED. SEAL GAP AT CENTER OF LEFT DOUBLE DOORS AT TEACHER'S ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING DOORS TO WASHROOM STALLS IN OLD BUILDING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233769

Location recorded for this inspection · GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 8524 S Green (832W)

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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SOME SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 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. PEELING PAINT BY THE TOILET ROOMS A IN THE OLD LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND REPAINT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. SIX STALL DOORS MISSING IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM OLD BUILDING AND ONE STALL DOOR MISSING AND THE DIVIDERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM OLD BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW STALL DOORS AND REPLACE THE DIVIDERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDELING FOOD. INSTD. TO WEAR HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS.

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