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WHITTIER ELEMENTARY

1900 W 23rd ST · Chicago, IL 60608

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITTIER 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
2642618

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764169

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE BOARDS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453951

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIPUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-15 REPORT #1453941 #18 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. ENGINEER AND FACILITY MANAGER ON SITE TO CORRECT DOORS. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 1 OF 2 HANDRYERS IN GIRLS ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453941

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 220 CHEESE PIZZAS AND 70 SAUSAGE PIZZAS OUT OF REFRIGERATION ON A RACK IN PREP AREA. PIZZAS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 76.1 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. $270.00 50 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EAST SIDE ENTERANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OPEN AND EXPOSED AND GARBAGE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA NAD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 1 OF 2 HANDRYERS IN GIRLS ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435150

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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: FOUND A LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326896

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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 SECOND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET SINK HAS ROTTED WOOD; REPAIR FLOOR. (MUST PRESENT A WORK ORDER FOR REPAIR IF WORK IS NOT COMPLETED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE SCHOOL).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279275

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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: THE 2ND HAND DRYER IN THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX BATHROOM IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE HAND DRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET FLOOR IS ROTTEN WOOD, REPAIR THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING IN ROOM 308 AND THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS ROOM HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED TILES AND THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS ROOM CEILING IS FULL OF PAPER. THE COMPUTER SERVER ROOM ATTACHED TO ROOM # 103 IS FULL OF PAINT CHIPS, USE DUST FREE CLEANING METHODS TO CLEAN UP THE PEELING PAINT. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE SLIDING DOOR MILK COOLER HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE CLEANING SUPPLIES IN ROOMS 106 AND 108 ARE NUMEROUS AND IMPROPERLY STORED, REMOVE OLD CLEANING SUPPLIES AND RESUPPLY WITH FRESH CHEMICALS WITH EASY TO READ LABELS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598442

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598418

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 02,2011 REPORT# 579478 NOW SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. #41- FOUND OLD BOOKS, BOXES, OLD MILK CRATES, OLD UNUSED FURNITURE,OLD DESK,FILE CABINETS, OLD COMPUTERS, OLD MONITORS AND THE PIANO. ALL LOCATED IN BASEMENT HALL WAY, TEACHERS LOUNGE BY PREP AREA,BOILER ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ON THE IST FOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM FOUNR LOOSE TOILET SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE ALL TOILET SEATS TO THE TOILETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579479

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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. THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM, UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOMS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.

  • 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. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM,BASEMENT HALLWAY AND IN THE TEACHERS LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285280

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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: PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE SHELF FOR UTILITY SINK CLOSET FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND AND 3RD. FLOOR. REPAIR CABINET UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM, TOILET ROOMS, AND STAIRCASES. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THOROUGHOUT PREMISES, STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM, REPAIR FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR.

  • 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. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS BY BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT CEILING AND WALL IN PRE K STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSETS, AND HALLWAYS. PROVIDE PANEL FOR OPENING AT WALL IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 3RD. FLOOR. REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AT GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. PROVIDE COVER FOR FANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR INSULATION AROUND PIPING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS FROM CEILING ON 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND. FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INDICATE HOT WATER HANDLES FROM COLD WATER HANDLES AT ONE OF THREE FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHBOWLS ON 2ND FLOOR, AND ADJUST HANDLES AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN PRE K ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED MATERIALS, AND CONTRUCTION ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN COMPUTER STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE HOOKS TO INVERT MOP HEADS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
74488

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITTIER ELEMENTARY · 1900 W 23rd ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM (108) BEHIND CUBBIES AND ALONG WALLS INCLUDING CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WORN WEATHERSTRIP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR LUNCHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER FOUNTAINS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL WATER FOUNTAINS PREVENTING STUDENTS FROM PUTTING MOUTH ON THE FOUNTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BOILER STORAGE ROOM ALSO PRE-K CLOSET ELEVATING ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, TO MONITOR ANY INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.

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508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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