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KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5515 S LOWE · Chicago, IL 60621

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637526

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPEN STORAGE CADINETS DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS AT THE NECK AND BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS(ENCLOSED AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND IN THE 1st FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613511

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING SINKS MUST BE REPAIRED: -THE 2 MIDDLE SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM IN HOUSE 2 DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE LAST TWO HAND SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM BY HOUSE 3 LUNCHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED/MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM IN HOUSE 3 AND 4. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589113

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOORS AT DOOR 5 NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING/WORN DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CABINETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR: -THE LAST FAUCET (CLOSEST TO THE STALLS) IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN HOUSE 4 DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. -THE LAST FAUCET ON THE SINK CLOSEST TO THE STALLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN HOUSE 2; THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN HOUSE 1 AND 3 HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE THE TISSUE FROM THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN HOUSE 4 AND HOUSE 2. MAINTAIN ALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575846

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ABOVE THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT WITH A WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
2546573

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546302

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND BY THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE LIDS STAY TIGHT FITTING, GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW AND REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484345

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356772

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2&3 RD FLOOR HOUSING SERVING LINES

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY AND DOCK DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ACROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG LOWER WALLS INSIDE OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356298

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2&3 RD FLOOR HOUSING SERVING LINES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREA- ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FILE CABINET.IN UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ON LEDGES OF DISH MACHINE.PREP AREA-UNDER AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT SERVING WINDOW.ON INSIDE LEDGE OF CABINET OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALONG WALL BASES NEAR ROLLING CARTS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ACROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG LOWER WALLS INSIDE OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312582

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 10 NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN TIME FRAME OF PREVIOUS INSPECTION IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY. SCHOOL PLACED ON 48 HOUR ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. NO PREPPING, SERVING,OR WASHING OF ANY DISHES. EVERYTHING MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY PRE-PACKAGED AND DISPOSABLE. INSTRUCTED CPS TO CONTACT [email protected] TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312076

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229370

Location recorded for this inspection · KIPP BLOOM COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 5515 S LOWE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY , GRILS, WOMEN, BOYS AND UNISEX IN DISREPAIR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FLOORS, FAUCET NOT PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR AND NOT FLOWING FOR 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) PREP AREA . FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR 5 AT BOTTOM NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AND DOCK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 3 INCH GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEAKING) NEAR OVEN AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NONFUNCTIONAL NEAR STOVE BOTH IN DISREPAIR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR IN BOYS LOCKER ROOM OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 OBSERVED VENTALATION HOOD SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

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