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Lewis Elementary

1431 N Leamington AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Lewis Elementary on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643255

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING, ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN, UNUSED KITCHEN GAS STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HABORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009309

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE,OVENS,UNDER DIRTY TOWEL HAMPER,ON LEDGE OF MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,AROUND MOTORS OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA,ON FLOOR IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE.PRE-K ROOM 107 ON FLOOR NEAR CUBBIES ,SHELVING UNITS IN LIBRARY AREA,STORAGE CLOSETS,WINDOW SILLS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND COUCH.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/17.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 107- SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND LUNCH ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S (S) & (N)TO STAY ON LONGER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632321

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN COOLERS,STORAGE, AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL(FLOOR STAINED) CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM CEILING AT ENTRANCE WATER DAMAGED NEAR THE CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OUT SIDE SCHOOL GROUND CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LITTER,UNNECESSARY ARTICALS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR FROM 1/31/2005, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441920

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR JANITOR CLOSET IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR ANNEX BUILDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ON BOYS WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR ANNIX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TISSUE PAPER ON CEILING IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILDUP IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324973

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN, THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK IN TEACHERS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1st FL AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326293

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OBSERVED BOXES AND BAGS IN DISH ROOM INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT- INSTRUCTED TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285476

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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
1206299

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-FREEZER COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH,PIZZAS,BEEF,HOT DOGS ETC.CDPH OFFICE NOTIFIED.UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ON SITE STATED THAT CHARTWELL FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR WERE INFORMED OF WALK-IN-FREEZER PROBLEM AND STATED THAT SOMETIME TODAY 9/5/12 THAT ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE THE SAID COOLER HAVE A CONFIRMED PICK-UP AND IN ROUTE AT THIS TIME PER MANAGER Joe A Brown. MUST FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL OF SAID COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND HOT COOKING STOVE AREAS,BENEATH SHELVINGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT THE PREP WORK TABLE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547944

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547933

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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 MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN WALL STORAGE AREAS IN LUNCH ROOM,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM #125,FAN ROOM NEXT TO STORAGE CABINET,ALSO DOOR #7 & 8 NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR WALL TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

  • 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 FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

  • 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 BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.

  • 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 LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME 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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN MOP SINK AREA,LUNCH ROOM WALL STORAGE AREAS,STORAGE ROOM #132,324,PRE-K CLOSET,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
505371

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD PRODUCT NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 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. ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, DISGUARD/REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED ARTICLES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
234051

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 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 REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233802

Location recorded for this inspection · Lewis Elementary · 1431 N Leamington AVE

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 APPROX. 10-15 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM AND ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS

  • 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 REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES

  • 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 LEAKING PIPES AT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN BOYS BATHROOM

  • 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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS

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How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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