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William H. Ray Elementary

5631 S Kimbark (1300E) · Chicago, IL 60637

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for William H. Ray Elementary on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631860

Location recorded for this inspection · William H. Ray Elementary · 5631 S Kimbark (1300E)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154238

Location recorded for this inspection · William H. Ray Elementary · 5631 S Kimbark (1300E)

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-COOLER AND INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER. SHELVING UNITS ORDERED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WORK ORDER #396206.

  • 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. CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN LIGHT BULB STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

  • 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 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 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. REPAIR LEFT SINKS IN BASEMENT BOYS WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING AND GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS NEAR FIRST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154230

Location recorded for this inspection · William H. Ray Elementary · 5631 S Kimbark (1300E)

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 LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BETWEEN BOYS WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET NEAR PRE-K STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LARGE BOX IN BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN LIGHT BULB STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77765 COURT DATE 5-17-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

  • 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-COOLER AND INTERIOR OF MILK 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. CLEAN ALL CUBBIES (DUST BUILDUP) AND SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, CEREAL) IN PRE-K ROOM. CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN LIGHT BULB STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

  • 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 FLOORS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BETWEEN SNAPPLE MACHINE AND FILE CABINET (APPLE CORE), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PRE-K STORAGE 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BASEMENT BOYS WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. CLEAN CEILING IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. REMOVE TISSUE ON WALLS ON GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN LEFT STALL IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL UNDER LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PRE-K WASHROOM. PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED DOORS.

  • 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. REPAIR LEFT SINKS IN BASEMENT BOYS WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING AND GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS NEAR FIRST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531328

Location recorded for this inspection · William H. Ray Elementary · 5631 S Kimbark (1300E)

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: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.(CHECK VALVE)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233845

Location recorded for this inspection · William H. Ray Elementary · 5631 S Kimbark (1300E)

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. OBSERVED ONE SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE TOILETS ON FIRST FLOOR IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR. VARIOUS AREAS OF LOWER WALL BASE OF WALLS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE SOME WASHROOMS NEED COVING REPAIRED OR REPLACED. SCHOOL HAS A WORK ORDER IN PLACE FOR WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS OF SCHOOL TO BE PAINTED THIS SUMMER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS ARE OUT IN WALK-IN UNITS; MUST PROVIDE BULBS.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 25071.

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