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CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY

2819 W 21st Place (2132S) · Chicago, IL 60623

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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
2642736

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.

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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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145605

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 56.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 2 -DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 24LBS. COOKED BOILED EGGS 46.4F-46.9F,28 LBS. YOGURT 48.0F-48.8F,1.1LBS. SALSA 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.53.1LBS. $139.72 (NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 300 OR MORE TO NUMEROUS TOO COUNT IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON LOWER SHELF OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE,ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD CART,ON TOP OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON LOWER LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL REACH IN COOLERS ,FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,MANAGERS DESK,MIDDLE OF FLOOR.LUNCHROOM-ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER RADIATORS,STORAGE CABINETS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COUCH,REFRIGERATOR,TABLES,ON MICROWAVE TABLE,MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,COMPUTER DESK,IN BETWEEN FILE CABINETS,UNDER RADIATORS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FOOD BOXES.PRE-K ROOM 111-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,CHAIRS,CUBBIES,LOWER SHELF ON BRICKS,WINDOW SILLS,TOILETROOM BEHIND MIRROR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR AND CRAWLING ON TABLE,IN PRE-K ROOM 111- ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO,APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS -MAIN,EAST,NORTH,BOILER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.LIDS BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION NOT ABLE TO CLOSE,FRAME & ROD BENT,LIDS CRACKED ON ANOTHER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSSUED)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM 111-ALL CUBBIES,SHELVINGS UNITS,WINDOW SILLS. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K ROOM 111.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049442

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM AND OUTSIDE STAGING AREA OF LUNCHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT P-TRAP OF 1ST WASHBOWL IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770768

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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: REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MICROWAVE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN BOY"S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR IN TH NEW BUILDING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM, IN BOTH SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE(DIRT,DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS) IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING. REPAIR WALL BASE(LARGE OPENING) IN HALLWAY LEADING TO ENGINEER'S OFFICE IN THE BOILER ROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN STAFF WASHROOM ON FIRST ON LOWER LEVEL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE FOLLOWING:IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN NEW BUILDING( MIDDLE WASH BOWL INOPERABLE, WASHBOWL NEAR URINALS NEEDS A NEW HANDLE ON HOT WATER SIDE THAT RUNS INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS, NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL NEAR WALL. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL AND BROKEN TOILET IN 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STRED ON THE FLOOR IN PRE-K MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR(ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CORNERS WHERE LARGE ITMS ARE STORED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522225

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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: FOUND PAPER STUCK TO THE WALLS OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND PAPER ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING AND WALL OF THESE WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ONE SINK IN THE SECCOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (NEAR THE LIBRARY) WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE; INCREASE PRESSURE AT THIS SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1402130

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOOD PRODUCT NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE BAGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN PROTECTED MANNER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME. ALL HANDSINK FAUCETS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTD TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN DRYSTORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO HAVE ALL AREAS ACCESIBLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343256

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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 KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE STAINED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEILING. THE SECOND FLOOR HAS WATER SOAKED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY PEELING WALLS, REMOVE ALL DAMAGED AREAS AND REPAIR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PRE-K ROOM BATHROOM SINK HAS HARD TO TURN, INSTANT SHUT OFF VALVES, REPLACE WITH FAUCETS THAT THE CHILDREN CAN OPERATE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE BOILER ROOM IS FULL OF STORED ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED IN THE PRE-K AND MOP CLOSETS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED, LABEL AND STORE ITEMS IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174262

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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: PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN REAR OF LUNCHROOM WHERE MISSING. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO SINK IN WASHROOM OF PRE-K ROOM. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY WHERE NEEDED. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM PIPE LEADING INTO CEILING IN CORNER OF SAME WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; PROVIDE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET KNOB AT THIRD FLOOR MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOILER ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547237

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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 REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN 1 ST FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 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 DAMAGED WALL & WALL BASE IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF LOUNGE,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST DOOR.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN PRE-K TOILET ROOM.

  • 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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN OFFICE & SLOW DRAINING,2ND FL. BOY'S (NEW) HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ADJUST ALL FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

  • 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 ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN SUPPLY ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365347

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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. MUST CLEAN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

  • 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 BOILER ROOM AND SOME MOP CLOSETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER HOOD 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 FAUCETS AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63250

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63243

Location recorded for this inspection · CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY · 2819 W 21st Place (2132S)

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM NEAR WINDOW 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSIDE 1ST FLOOR CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM OVER 40 DROPPINGS, STAFF LOUNGE AND BASEMENT OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED; 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 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; CABINETS, SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND CLOSETS.

  • 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 PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT.

  • 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 SEAL OPENINGS; INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS, AND BASEMENT ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS, AND BOILER ROOM/BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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