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NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY

5250 S Rockwell AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632443

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: AT TIME OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT DOOR OF MODULAR BUILDING #1. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 IN MODULAR BUILDING #2. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. (NOTE: IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 THERE IS HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261749

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed incomplete kit on site. Must provide all necessary items as outlined in policy. Priority foundation violation.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hot water available in 2nd floor utility sink, girls and boys restroom (near gym). Hot water temperatures ranging 65.5F - 77.7F. Must restore hot water to this section of the building. Must have hot water temperature of 100F or higher at all washbowl sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed low water pressure at serving line hand sink. Must provide adequate city pressure at all handsinks. Observed toilet not flushing in 2nd stall of girls restroom on 2nd floor (near gym). Must repair and maintain same. Must adjust metered faucet to minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at middle sink in the boys 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed faucet loose at 1st washbowl sink in girls 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed 1st washbowl sink doesn't work in boys restroom in the modular building. Must repair and maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159615

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: Observed ceiling tiles missing in prep kitchen above reach in cooler near prep sink. Instructed person in charge obtain, install and maintain ceiling tiles.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed burnt out light bulb in prep kitchen above prep table near walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair light and maintain all light fixtures.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed hand sink missing in serving line area. Instructed person in charge obtain, install and maintain exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink (right side). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain faucets. Observed boys restroom on first floor second hand sink non functional and hand sink faucets in girls restroom in Kindergarten Mobile not holding running water for at least ( 15 seconds). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain hand sinks.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observe disorganized unnecessary articles in storage area of room 501 and disorganized unnecessary articles in restroom 500 all in Pre-K Mobile. Instructed person in charge to clean organize and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982399

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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 STANDING WATER UNDER FRONT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 2, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER FRONT LINE SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN KITCHEN, AND DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELDS. REATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT SERVING LINE(FALLING).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931746

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931286

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS IN THE OLD BUILDING OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AND ROOM 212. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO WATER WAS PROVIDED AT 1 OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM IN THE KINDERGARTEN MOBILE BUILDING. OBSERVED A COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN THE NEW BUILDING. 1 OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF ROOM 198 HAS NO WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES IN THE WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547254

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1410217

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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 COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE AND LATCH PREOPERLY. REPAIR SO THAT COOLER LATCHES PROPERLY AND IS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER. SHEILD LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GRILS BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) 1 OF 2 SINKS WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202809

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE OLD AND NEW SCHOOL BUILDING HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202546

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598620

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 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. THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR TOILET TWO AND TOILET THREE LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER WHEN THEY ARE FLUSHED. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE LUNCHROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580628

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell 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: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. DOOR #11 THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363409

Location recorded for this inspection · NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY · 5250 S Rockwell AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.OBSERVED MANY STUDENTS NOT WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS DUE TO NO SOAP & TOWELS BEING PROVIDED TO THEM BY TEACHERS ONLY HAND SANITIZER BEING PROVIDED ONCE LEAVING TOILET ROOM.OBSERVED SIGNS POSTED IN ALL TOILET ROOMS STATES STAFF WILL PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS PRODUCTS TO ALL STUDENTS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AND SANITIZER MAY BE USED IN ADDITION TO PROPER HAND WASHING.

  • 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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 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 FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM #10,,WATER METER,FAN ROOM#420.

  • 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 MISSING TRIM ON LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOOR SWEEPS WORN ON LUNCH ROOM ,#2,8,9,#16,GYM DOOR.MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL.(OLD)BOY'S,MISSING WALLBASE IN PRE-K 117.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LUNCH ROOM WALL,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 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 ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON SOME HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL,2ND FL.GIRL'S & BOY'S(NEW)&(OLD) BUILDING,LOW WATER PRESSURE & LEAKY TOILET IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 117 TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 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 ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 311,413,418,420.

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