MOZART ELEM.SCHOOL & BRANCH ANNEX

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT WORKING,LOCATED IN THE ANNEX-SIDE OF THE MAIN SCHOOL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE ANNEX- SIDE OF THE MAIN SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2624385 DATED:09/25/2025 #55----6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/17/2026.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A): **PF** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (3 Comp Required) OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3RD BASIN, IT BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 2ND BASINS IN THE MAIN BUILDING. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. STAFF WERE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE ANNEX, DOWN THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO the FIRST AND 2ND SINK BASINS IN BOTH the MAIN BUILDING AND THE ANNEX. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 48X 4OUNCE CUPS OF YOGURT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SMALL WALK IN COOLER.(YOGURT TEMPERATURES AT 48.8F-49.9F)PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 12 POUNDS OF YOGURT.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SMALL WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.COOLER AT 50.1F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE CAGE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF NIBLETS AT 178F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM, 25 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ANNEX KITCHEN LOCKER ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ANNEX KITCHEN UTILITY ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE ANNEX PUMP ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE STORAGE CABINET OF ROOM 403 IN THE ANNEX BUILDING, 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STORAGE CAGE IN THE MAIN BUILDING KITCHEN AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE SAFE IN THE MAIN BUILDING KITCHEN STORAGE CAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT BOTH BUILDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE FOUND ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE ANNEX PUMP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD MICE ON THEM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE CAGE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF WATER LEAK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MAIN BUILDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING ON WATER FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT MAIN BUILDING PREP AREA. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE EMPTY BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE THE UNUSED FURNITURE STORED OUTSIDE IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HAD EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON FOOD SERVING LINE LOCATED IN HALLWAY IN ANNEX BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN ANNEX BUILDING- SOUTH AND NORTH DOORS AND MAIN BUILDING DOOR FRAME #9.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM # 403 & 404

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN ANNEX BUILDING- 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MAIN BUILDING -2ND FL. GIRL'S

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE,MISSING WALL BASE AND HOLE IN WALL IN ANNEX LUNCH ROOM.ANNEX STAFF LOUNGE WALL IN POOR REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL IN ANNEX LUNCH ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOMS #403 & 404.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON FOOD SERVING LINE LOCATED IN HALLWAY IN ANNEX BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAIN BUILDING-DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND CRATES,MOP SINK AREA -BEHIND DOOR,LUNCH ROOM-BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN CABINETS.ANNEX BUILDING-ON WALL OUTLET ON SERVING LINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON TOP OF HOT WATER TANK UNDER 3- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN,NEXT TO AND BEHIND FILE CABINETS.ALSO APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN MAIN & ANNEX KITCHENS AND LUNCH ROOMS.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN ANNEX BUILDING- SOUTH AND NORTH DOORS AND MAIN BUILDING DOOR FRAME #9.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM # 403 & 404.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN ANNEX BUILDING- 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MAIN BUILDING -2ND FL. GIRL'S.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE,MISSING WALL BASE AND HOLE IN WALL IN ANNEX LUNCH ROOM.ANNEX STAFF LOUNGE WALL IN POOR REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL IN ANNEX LUNCH ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOMS #403 & 404.