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SEWARD BRANCH

4541 S Wood (1700W) · Chicago, IL 60609

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SEWARD BRANCH on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2582463

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568622

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563931 DATED:09/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563931

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563712

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES (100F AT ALL HANDSINKS 110F AT WAREWASHING SINKS). MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2529118

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WTAER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF & GIRL'S 3RD FL. TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401284

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2279522

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2150349

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2145988

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1996051, dated 3/22/17, not corrected. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #35 REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN UPPER LEVEL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. #38 LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM Serious violation 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area. Must repair/ replace broken tiles to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust and debris accumulation behind oven in kitchen Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1996051

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR URINALS AND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN UPPER LEVEL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN(NOT PROPERLY DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM AND LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1995583

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, AND ALL WASHBOWLS IN LOWER LEVEL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 141.8F)SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR URINALS AND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN UPPER LEVEL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN(NOT PROPERLY DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM AND LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1746274

Location recorded for this inspection · SEWARD BRANCH · 4541 S Wood (1700W)

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: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM OF FOOD SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CONTINUE TO REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN KITCHEN AND HALL AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

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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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