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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
1632689

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

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 FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINED ( OUT SIDE THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY WORKING),MANAGER HAS PUT AN OVEN THERMOMETER IN THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT. UNIT INNER THERMOMETER READING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MANAGER HAS WORK ORDER 25589 DATED 3/3/2016.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464866

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.) RICE LABELED DURING INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385222

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN LUNCHROOM DAMAGED WALLTRIM,MISSING WALL TILES & MISSING CEILING TILES,KITCHEN MISSING WALL TILES & LOOSE WALL TRIM AT REACH IN WALL COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALLBASE IN SAME NEAR DOOR.THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LUNCHROOM WINDOW SILLS & KITCHEN CEILING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK AT TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326769

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

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 ADJUST MIXING VALUE TO HAND SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM, HOT WATER MUST BE CONSISTENT

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214513

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

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 along wallbase in boiler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Openings noted around electric outlets and pipes in kitchen. Instructed to seal all opneings and holes.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in-cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580626

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS ABOVE SERVICE LINE (DINING AREA).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE/COVER (LEFT SIDE) AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM (1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO GYM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67950

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. --- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA OF BOILER ROOM. --- AND ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

  • 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. NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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