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Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL

2710 E 89th St (8900S) · Chicago, IL 60617

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636041

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE DISH WASHER AND MANAGER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A CAP OR HAIR NET AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555579

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND BEHIND SERVING LINE NOT REACHING MINIMUM 100 F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH 100 F REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BUNS, FRUIT, CHEESE, BEING STORED IN A WALK IN COOLER FULL OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL CONTENTS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE AND INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CONVECTION OVEN IN PREP AREA, UNDER TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK, CHEMICAL STORAGE, AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM.INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A).

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER #3 AND THERE ARE A TOTAL OF EIGHT BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SAID LOCATIONS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510043

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A VENT COVER MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BOWEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356413

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BAKER'S 2ND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER. SCHOOL ENGINEER CORRECTED WATER PRESSURE DURING INSPECTION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED IN BOWEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM CHIPPED PAINT RESIDUE ON AND AROUND THE TOILET STALL AND SURROUNDING LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SURFACE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT BOWEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM TOO SMALL FOR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPERLY FITTED SEAT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE TOILET STALL IN BOWEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM NEAREST THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT DUE TO POOR VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN MENTIONED AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252569

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE SERVING LINE ON THE BOWEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVICE LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ONE DOOR ON THE FAR RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE WITH A ONE INCH GAP AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BOWEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135360

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE SERVING AREA (BOWEN SIDE) ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982355

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM CEILING IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621289

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE BAKER SIDE NEEDS REPAIRING. NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR DRY WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515937

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATER IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND PAINT IT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN BOTH MILK COOLERS IN THE SERVICE LINE AREA OF CAFETERIA AND CLEAN THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM,UTILITY/ MOP SINK CLOSETS 2ND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND LOWER WALLS ALSO IN POOR REPAIR-(PEELING PAINT) AT DOORWAY IN LUNCROOM STAFF LOUNGE. MUST REPAIR ALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY/ MOP SINK STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL,3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296928

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296924

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS ,(18,26)FROM REPORT #1296908,DATED 5/23/2014.STILL EXIST:EVIDENCE OF 130 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,ROOMS-218 (ON TV CARTS,FLOOR),211,INSIDE CABINET)206,-(ON FLOOR) AND ROOM-250(FLOOR .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE.VIOLATION #26-STILL INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT BOWEN LUNCHROOM STAFF HAND SINK, BAKERS STUDENT WASHROOMS,LUCHROOM STAFF SERVING AREA AT HAND SINK,3-COMP SINK IN BAKER SCHOOL SIDE BUILDING.MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296908

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.129 RODENT/MICE DROOPINGS INELECTRICAL CLOSET ACCROSS FROM STUDENTS LUNCHROOM,ROOMS-221/STORAGE AND ROOM 211 ON TOP AND INSIDE CABINET IN SCIENCE ROOM OFFICE ,57 MICE DROPPING,34 -DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,SCIENCE ROOM OFFICES-ROOM 206,31 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND CLUTTER ON FLOORS,RROM 182 A,15 DROPPINGS. THE BAKER SCHOOL SIDE SCHOOL STORAGE ROOM-250 FOUND 9-DROOPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CO.ALSO PARKING LOT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(PIZZA,SWEET PEAS/CARROTS,CHICKEN BREAST,PASTA) WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED ,(NO HOT WATER)IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS ,LUNCHROOM STAFF SERVING AREA AT HAND SINK,3-COMP SINK,ALL IN BAKER SCHOOL SIDE OF SCHOOL BUILDING.ALSO BOWEN LUNCHRROM STAFF WASHROOM,BOWEN SIDE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE HOT WATER.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE SCIENCE ROOM OFFICES,ROOM 211,206. ALSO MOP AND STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FL.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321709

Location recorded for this inspection · Bowen H/S /BAKER CHARTER SCHOOL · 2710 E 89th St (8900S)

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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREWAS:ROTC RM 220A,MOP CLOSET 3FL.ALSO FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN LUNCHROOM WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOWER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR-(PEELING PAINT) AT DOORWAY IN LUNCROOM STAFF LOUNGE AND IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE BOXES AND STORAGE ON FLOORS IN GYM OFFICE AND GYM WASHROOM.ALSO BOOK ROOM 246.

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