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LAZARO CARDENAS ELEMENTARY

2345 S Millard · Chicago, IL 60623

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAZARO CARDENAS ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642518

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZARO CARDENAS ELEMENTARY · 2345 S Millard

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63280

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZARO CARDENAS ELEMENTARY · 2345 S Millard

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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, 2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM OVER 55 DROPPINGS, AND INSIDE BOTTOM PANEL OF STAFF COOLER IN LUCHROOM ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20 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; STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM, SUPPLIES ROOM AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 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 ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, AND CLOSETS.

  • 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 DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT BUILDING AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 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 INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND BOYS 3RD WASHROOM AT HANDWASHING BOWLS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT MAIN OFFICE STORAGES ROOMS, SUPPLIES ROOMS AND CLOSETS, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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