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Beard Elementary School

6445 W Strong (4932N) · Chicago, IL 60656

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Beard Elementary School on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633692

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169859

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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 A TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE MILK COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED (2) MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982737

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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 dirt and debris on the floor of the closet attached to lunch room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: In the old building observed the left handwashing sink in the girls' washroom to have little to no water pressure (another sink immediately adjacent). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982272

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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 the outer door (number 4) in the old building to have a quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained- when a compartment of water is released, waste water backs up into empty compartment(s). Instructed facility to repair and maintain so when water is released it drains properly without backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor of the closet attached to lunch room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: In the old building observed the left handwashing sink in the girls' washroom to have little to no water pressure (another sink immediately adjacent). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621333

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND TOASTER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE (2) BOILER ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE WITH SPRAYER (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537933

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: FLOOR IN BOILER ROOMS ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537331

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOF. FRONT ENTRY DOOR LEFT SIDE AND CLASSROOM 117 EXIT DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE HAS 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. ISNTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EVERY USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BOILER ROOMS ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM FIRST RIGHT SIDE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418339

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST HAND SINK AS YOU WALK INTO THE GIRLS RESTROOM ON THE NE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. ALSO DO SAME AT THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S RESTROOM (NEW BUILDING)SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335271

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AT TEACHER'S LOUNGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREP AREA (MAINTENANCE ROOM).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR (MAINTENANCE ROOM/NEXT TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM).-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM (NEW BUILDING)--------MUST FIX STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM (OLD BUILDING).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214693

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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 BROKEN WINDOW SCREEN MESH IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR WINDOWS THAT ARE OPENED IN TECHERS/ CHILDERN'S LUNCH ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88743

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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: Radiator covers had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/sealed.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint, shall be repair, floors that had broken /damaged floor tiles in classrooms, shall be replaced.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen storage areas, shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in classroom, shall be repair/sealed.Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in classrooms, bathrooms, in newer section of building, and old building shall be replaced, repair.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen storage areas, classrooms, bathrooms, lunchroom areas, and hallways that were not clean need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen cooler, kitchen prep area, storage areas, lunchroom, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233214

Location recorded for this inspection · Beard Elementary School · 6445 W Strong (4932N)

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. FAN VENT OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 1 DOOR IN NORTH SIDE AND 1 DOOR SOUTH SIDE WITH LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU ,MUST READJUST RUBBER STRIP TO SEAL PROPERLY

  • 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. CABINET UNDER HANDSINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. WALLS OUTSIDE DOOR OF STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE CLOSET FOR MOPSINK LOOSE/HANGING MUST BE FIXED TO SEAL CEILING; CEILING VENT IN BOY'S WASHROOM NORTH SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. 2 PUSHBUTTON FAUCETS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM NORTH SIDE NOT HOLDING FLOWING WATER MUST BE FIXED OR REPLACED FAUCETS

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