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MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY

3937 W Wilcox St (132S) · Chicago, IL 60624

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635667

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT HANDWASHING SINK AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES AND WIRING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635286

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DRAINBOARD NEAR SCRAPE SINK, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT HANDWASHING SINK AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES AND WIRING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617431

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (PHOTOS/COPIES ARE PROHIBITED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617054

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (PHOTOS/COPIES ARE PROHIBITED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR RESTROOM AND STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594949 DATED:5/21/24 NOT CORRECTED; #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594949

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN CAFETERIA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE HANDSINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM PIPING DETACHED UNDER BOWL WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573199

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559229

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A DOUBLE STACK OVEN AND A MILK COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE LUNCH ROOM AREA NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER USE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522264

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521699

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 70F AT 75F AT ALL GIRLS AND BOYS HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON ORIGINAL BUILDING SIDE. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CPS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521547

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 70F AT 75F AT ALL GIRLS AND BOYS HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON ORIGINAL BUILDING SIDE. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CPS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER KNOB INOPERABLE, KNOB DOES NOT TURN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359625

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS 3RD FLOOR NORTH TOILET ROOMS, 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS NORTH TOILET ROOMS AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS NORTH TOILET ROOMS, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS NORTH TOILET ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR WITH A SIGN ON IT NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252912

Location recorded for this inspection · MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY · 3937 W Wilcox St (132S)

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT BULB AND SHIELD MISSING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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