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WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL

6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave · Chicago, IL 60631

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631914

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN FIRST WALK IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982106

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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 the hot box in the sending school area to have a damaged handle on the top door. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the left side teacher's fridge in the faculty lounge to have heavy dirt and food accumulation inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight calcium buildup in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors left from overnight cleaning in various areas: throughout main hallways, in the faculty/staff rear hallways, and in the elevator. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the 3-1 janitor's closet wall to have loose peeling paint. Instructed facility to remove, repaint, and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a small leak at the right faucet base at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the 2nd floor men's faculty washroom to have one timed faucet sink not working and one not staying on for required 15 seconds. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a urinal in the first floor boys washroom near the main entrance to not flush. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632913

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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 STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE 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 THROUGHOUT DINING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, HALLWAY FLOORS THROUGHOUT (1ST, 2ND, 3RD FLOOR) BUILDING.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE ALL JANITOR'S CLOSET (ROOM 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 2-4) WITH HEAVY DUST, GARBAGE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN REAR (BY DINING AREA).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED POST WALL IN MIDDLE OF DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FIX.--------MUST REPAIR MOP SINK WALL INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOM 3-1.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD AND MILK SPILLAGE AROUND DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK/HANDLE AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------NOTED PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING IN SENDING SCHOOL AREA OR THE PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE ALL JANITOR'S CLOSET.-------MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537360

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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 CORNERS OF KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, UTILITY CLOSET AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532965

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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 NUMEROUS MICE DROPPING IN ADJACENT ROOMS OF CAFETERIA-UTILITY CLOSET BEHIND DOOR-APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE BEHIND BOTH REFRIGATORS-APPROXIMATELY 80 ON BOTTOM LEDGE OF REFRIGATOR AND ON FLOOR, INSIDE COMPRESSOR ROOM IN CORNER BEHIND DOOR APPROXIMATELY 30, IN CORNER BEHIND COPIER MACHINE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE APPROXIMATELY 30. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SERVICE INVOICE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, UTILITY CLOSET AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: TEACHER'S LOUNGE BEHIND EQUIPMENT CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND KEE AREA MAINTAINED.

Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire Re-inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527993

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: ON INVOICE #376349 WAS PROVIDED FOR SWEEPS FOR DOORS

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: violation corrected lids closed.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: GARBAGE DUMPSTER LEAKING,WE OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD LIQUIDS,GRIMES AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AT BASE OF THE DUMPSTER AND ALL AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND CEMENT GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND REPAIR/RESEAL SAID DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NO LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINED:UNEVEN /POROUS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,BROKEN CEMENT AND PAINT PEELING UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR THROUGHPUT THE SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WE OBSERVED GRIMES LEFT BEHIND FROM FLOOR MACHINE,DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES AND AROUND THE FEET OF POLE OF THE CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire Re-inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482627

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED WHERE ICE IS MADE AND BACK AND SIDE PANELS IF THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. ALL THREE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. ON GROUND AND AROUND CONTAINERS FOOD DEBRIS,EMPTY MILK CONTAINERS AND DIRTY CARDBOARD AROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA MENTIONED AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/ INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NOT LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINED:UNEVEN /POROUS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,BROKEN CEMENT AND PAINT PEELING UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR THROUGHPUT THE SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WE OBSERVED GRIMES LEFT BEHIND FROM FLOOR MACHINE,DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES AND AROUND THE FEET OF POLE OF THE CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AT UNUSED DISH ROOM, NEED TO REPLACE.(HOWEVER ROOM IS USED FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482622

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING POT WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS.MANAGER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 200ppm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSIDE THE KITCHEN,WASH ROOM IS USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF. SECOND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS AT BOYS WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR. GIRLS WASHROOM NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDED HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINKS.OTHER WASH ROOM AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND DRYING DEVICE BROKEN AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT SAID WASHROOM.PREMISES HAS OTHER WASHROOM WITH SOAP AND WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDE AT SAID WASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: VISUAL EVIDENCE MICE DROPPINGS,IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN: DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT UNUSED DISH ROOM.APPROX 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER);ALONG BASEBOARD NORTH AND EAST BASEBOARD WALL APPROX 50 DROPPINGS.APPROX 75 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE PREP AREA;APPROX 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER.APPROX 30 MICE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SOUTH-EAST CORNER.APPROX 10 MICE DROPPING UNDER TABLE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.THREE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT LEDGE OF STEAM TABLE SERVING LINE. APPROX 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT(EAST SERVING AREA)SERVING LINE.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.ALL DOORS SHOULD HAVE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED WHERE ICE IS MADE AND BACK AND SIDE PANELS IF THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. ALL THREE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. ON GROUND AND AROUND CONTAINERS FOOD DEBRIS,EMPTY MILK CONTAINERS AND DIRTY CARDBOARD AROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA MENTIONED AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/ INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NOT LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST THAT DANGLING FROM FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINED:UNEVEN /POROUS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,BROKEN CEMENT AND PAINT PEELING UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR THROUGHPUT THE SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WE OBSERVED GRIMES LEFT BEHIND FROM FLOOR MACHINE,DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES AND AROUND THE FEET OF POLE OF THE CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AT UNUSED DISH ROOM, NEED TO REPLACE.(HOWEVER ROOM IS USED FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424516

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS WASHROOM HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING/NO HAND TOWELS (BY CAFETERIA), NO SOAP IN MENS FACULTY WASHROOMS (3RD FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR SOUTHWEST CORNER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL MOP SINK ROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE ALSO MOP SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED AT 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET ROOM (SOUTH EAST CORNER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR/REPLACE SAID WATER HANDLES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN THEROMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (NORTHWEST CORNER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369748

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: CLEAN FANS AND VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS THROUGH OUT PREMISES(HEAVY DUST PARTICLES).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369527

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER (MIDDLE) AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 60F. YOGURT 60.2F, LUNCH MEAT 46.3F, TURKEY 45.8F, APPLE JUICE(KEEP FROZEN)45.5F,HAM 47.6F, CHEESE (MONTERY JACK)51.8F,CREAM CHEESE 53.6F, CHEESE (SHREDDED PARMESAN)44.6F, VEGETABLE BASE(KEEP REFRIGERATED)47.7, ORANGE JUICE 45.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 650LBS WORTH $758.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVING TEMPERATURES DURING DELIVERY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER (COMPACTOR) IN POOR REPAIRS LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON TO THE GROUND. ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS/MOP SINK ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN FANS AND VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS THROUGH OUT PREMISES(HEAVY DUST PARTICLES).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327143

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: NOTED BROKEN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES ON CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326991

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE OF THE MAIN LUNCH LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TEACHERS LOUNGE/LUNCH ROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 66.4F. ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IN ONE OF THREE HAND WASH SINKS AT THE WOMENS WASH ROOM BY THE GYM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON ALL HAND WASH SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SERVING LINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BOYS BATHROOM(SECOND FLOOR) WITH CIGARETTE STUBS, CIGARETTE ASHES AND TOILET TISSUES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES ON CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SINK; ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM BY THE GYM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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