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HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7525 S Harvard (332W) · Chicago, IL 60620

School

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629737

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #5 AND #11 WEATHER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE SERVING LINE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456662

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE NEAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE,MOTOR OF UNUSED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT,ON FLOOR NEAR SAFE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/16/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OVERHEAD INSULATION PEELING FROM PIPE AT FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT SERVING LINE HAND SINK.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN CORRAL.LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS FROM ABOVE RIM AND GROUND.KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM WALL BASE NEAR PAPER STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321024

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT BY THE CAFETERIA WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE BOILER ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE CEILING IN THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232602

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 78.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING IS 100F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER MADE REPAIRS DURING INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE NOW 102F-COS. NO CITATION

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRY BACK DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102793

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER AND ON FLOOR UNDER THE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DRY WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT MOP SINK LOCATED AT THE UTILITY ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT AND MINOR WATER LEAKING AT 2 WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S RESTROOM/EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1681216

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583485

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579166

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1578918 DATE 10-14-15. PREMISES PLACED ON ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-7-15 REPORT#1578655 VIOLATION(26) THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA IN THE BASEMENT WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE AT ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579046

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1578918 DATE 10-14-15. PREMISES PLACED ON ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-7-15 REPORT#1578655 VIOLATION(26) THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA IN THE BASEMENT WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE AT ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578918

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-7-15 REPORT#1578655 VIOLATION(26) THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA IN THE BASEMENT WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE AT ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBUGER WITH CHEESE AND TATER TOTS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. VIOLATION #7-38-012.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL TOILET ROOMS DRY STORAGE,PREP AND IN SERVING LINE AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578655

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE AT ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL TOILET ROOMS DRY STORAGE,PREP AND IN SERVING LINE AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501221

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/VENTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497965

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 7525 S Harvard (332W)

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: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. 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: FOUND 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE CAFETERIA DINING AREA ALONG THE WALL, PIPES AND CONDUITS. ALSO, THE PEST CONTROL LO G BOOK WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE AT ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/VENTS.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 23581.

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