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Seward

4600 S Hermitage (1732W) · Chicago, IL 60609

School

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642489

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No soap provided at hand wash sinks in boys restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Cracked glass shield noted a food service line, instructed to replace.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150379

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 3 small, black flies and approximately 20 roach droppings inside dish machine in rear prep area. Must remove all roach droppings. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 1989313, dated 2/17/17. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #35 SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CLOCK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. #38 REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK NEAR UNUSED DISH MACHINE. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINKS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. Serious violation 7-42-090

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed separate, rear prep area of kitchen without required exposed hand sink (where food handlers are actively prepping potentially hazardous foods). Observed "Patio" smaller, separate lunch room, with serving line, hot and cold holding units, and without required exposed hand sinks. Must install exposed hand sink in rear prep area and in "patio" smaller lunch room. Must maintain same. Observed right washbowl sink in disrepair in boys restroom on floor 1. Observed water leaking onto floor when water turned on from pipes below sink. Must repair and maintain same. Observed right toilet stall in disrepair in girls restroom on floor 1. Out of order sign on stall due to toilet loose. Must repair and maintain same. Observed leak at top of backflow prevention device (pipe from wall above utility sink) in janitor's closet on floor 3. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed dish machine not in use. Must remove any equipment, which is not in use, to prevent pest harborage.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989313

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK COOLER DOOR NEAR KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CLOCK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK NEAR UNUSED DISH MACHINE. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINKS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982927

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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: REAR DOORS NEAR DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF LEFT THREE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND SAFE AND 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WOODEN PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK COOLER DOOR NEAR KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CLOCK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK NEAR UNUSED DISH MACHINE. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINKS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931434

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 CRACK IN GLASS OF SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT HOT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1746273

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACK IN GLASS OF SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT HOT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM SHELVING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584097

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN DINNING AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS IN REAR OF PREMISES,A1LONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497317

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 AROUND THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228217

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN COOK LINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286104

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. TEACHERS TOILET ROOM FAUCET 2ND FLOOR (COLD) IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529311

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER/AROUND STORAGE CRATES IN LUNCHROOM STORAGE/FILE ROO. MUST CLEAN.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY URINAL IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491856

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.

  • 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 DEBRIS FROM CORNERS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250969

Location recorded for this inspection · Seward · 4600 S Hermitage (1732W)

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 RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER AND RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER DOORS.

  • 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 PEELING PAINT ON DUCT EQUIPMENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, IN SERVING/DINING AREAS, ETC AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, SINKS, AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 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 LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEFT HAND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS).

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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