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Northwest Middle School

5252 W Palmer · Chicago, IL 60639

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Northwest Middle School on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635952

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617551

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE. MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590011

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571314

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556003

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554887

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 FROM REPORT #2554534 ON 4/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 48 - FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554534

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WARPED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND TRASH IS INACESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500607

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT WALL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373270

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN ROOM WITH SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE BEING DISPERSED. SINK MUST HAVE HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE BECAUSE IN NEED OF REPAIR: 6 DOOR HOT HOLDING/COLD HOLDING UNIT, 4 DOOR COOLER, AND 1 FREEZER. EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED OR NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING PER PIC. INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED, OR REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268289

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135470

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

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 MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOX IN THE IN KITCHEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE RACKS IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982458

Location recorded for this inspection · Northwest Middle School · 5252 W Palmer

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM AND BOXES ON TOP OF LIDS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE TRASH AND BOXES PLACE THEM DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER TABLE TOP MIXER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOWS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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