Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630772
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11---OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, ON THE TWO-DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956111
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch 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: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND REACH -IN FREEZER AT EAST DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT ONE WASHBOWEL AT THIRD FLOOR GIRLS EAST SIDE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049362
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch 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 INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE KNOB ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632367
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
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 MILK HOLDERS IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR/WHEELS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN LUNCH ROOM 103 SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TI PROVIDE PROPER RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING. ALSO THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS BROKEN, BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632018
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR KNOB/HANDLE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED THE MILK HOLDER IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR WHEELS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN LUNCH ROOM 103 SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROPER RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING. ALSO THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS BROKEN, BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441902
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441889
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPER OR HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN FROM 59.6F-66.8F. CHILDREN MUST USE WEST SIDE BATHROOMS TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT OR TEMPER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324948
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
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: NOTED MILK CRATES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELAVATION MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A HOLE INTO THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (2nd floor) IN THE UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FAUCET IN THE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202785
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202758
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, MIDDLE LUNCH ROOM CLOSET,ON FLOOR IN BOOK STORE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BOOK/SUPPLY ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL TECH. COME HERE TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/2013.(SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FILTER ABOVE STOVE VERY DUSTY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. SECOND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST TOILET IS BROKEN,3RD FLOOR BOYS 2ND URINAL IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS, BOOK STORE ROOMS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1170291
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,1ST FL. STAFF MEN'S
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1170271
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN & MIDDLE LUNCH ROOM ,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN UNUSED DISH MACHINE,,ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.ALSO FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOOR & WEST DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,1ST FL. STAFF MEN'S.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
505254
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY · 3320 W Hirsch AVE
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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED SOME CHIPPED PAINT UNDER STAIRCASE. REOMVE SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. NOTED SOME CLUTTER, ORGANIZE SAME.
Local context · Chicago
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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