Hitch Elementary School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN CAFETERIA NOT MAINTAINED-WALL HAS PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON THE 1ST RESTROOM STALL AND REPAIR TOILET AT 2ND STALL IN SAME RESTROOM GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. RESTROOM HAS 3 OTHER WORKING TOILET STALLS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. THERE ARE 2 SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM AND THE ONE THE LEFT IS WORKING AT THE PRESENT TIME. ALSO THE 2 TOILET STALL FROM THE RIGHT IS LEAKING CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE ABOVE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR. IN THE NEW MODULAR BUILDING IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMP VALVE AT 2 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LUNCH ROOM MANAGER STATES THAT SHE CAN'T FIND HER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT WITH CITY COLLEGE (MALCOM X) TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS USED FOR STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in 2nd floor bathrooms had food debris from universal breakfast mgmt was advised to clean up at once.Floors in 2nd floor storage room, classroom need cleaning(detailed).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Girls 2nd floor bathroom(south bathroom)had peeling paint/plaster on walls, shall be repaired/sealed. 2nd floor classrooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in 2nd floor classroom need cleaning(detailed.)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ALL GIRL'S WASHROOM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT AND LOOSE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ROOM 213 KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALLOWED. (OBSERVED TWO STUDENTS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE FEMALE STAFF ENTERING THE PREP AREA GETTING ICE BAG FROM THE FREEZER).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by 3 compartment sink had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall in lunch room by reach in cooler had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving in kitchen area that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelving in kitchen prep area cabinets not clean need cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in east quadrant of 2nd floor had peeling paint, plaster(classrooms #'s 201,204,205,208,209,210,212,213).walls, ceiling in classrooms(1st floor #102,109)shall be repair sealed.Walls, ceilings in hallways, staircases in 2nd floor, 1st floor, shall be repair/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields that were damaged/broken in classroom(1st floor, 2nd floor)shall be replaced. Light shields in classroom, hallways, gym not clclean need detailed cleaning in 2nd floor, and 1st floor.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and hallways, 1st floor, 2nd floor need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in boiler room and behind heavy equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove all debris. Floor tile damaged in hallway in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall and ceiling in boiler room not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and/or repaint.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Boys toilet room not maintained-south. Instructed to repair urinal thats not working. Boys toilet room-north not properly ventilated. Instructed to provide ventilation in toilet room, must have window opened at all times.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unncessary articles stored in bolier room. Instructed to organize and remove all unused clutter.