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GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP

250 E 111th St (1100S) · Chicago, IL 60628

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633569

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH, MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE MIDDLE DOOR OF #1; DOOR #28 (LEFT MIDDLE); AND ALL OF DOOR #38. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST. ALSO, THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA HAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545667

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR BASES IN THRID FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN MOP SINK HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ICE MACHINE DRAIN PIPE OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD CONCESSION 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
545660

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR BASES IN THRID FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN MOP SINK HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ICE MACHINE DRAIN PIPE OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545653

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545639 ON 11-22-2011 NOT CORRECTED. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN.ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4INCH OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR # 5 LEADING OUTSIDE FROM THE STUDENT DINING AREA AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO MIDDLE DOORS AT MAIN ENTRANCE IN THE OLD BUILDING. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR BASES IN THRID FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN MOP SINK HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ICE MACHINE DRAIN PIPE OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOORS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545639

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND LEFT SECTION OF THE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED THE AIR CIRCULATION ON THE LEFT SIDE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SO THAT ENTIRE COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (ALSO NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN CONCESSION AREA AT 85 DERGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND AT 40 DEGREES F.)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 130 HALF PINTS OF MILF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-62.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DISHMACHINE ROOM,IN PREP KITCHEN BEHIND OVENS AND STOVE,AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE EXIT 5 DOORWAY ADJACENT TO THE STUDENT DINING AREA,IN THE 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4INCH OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR # 5 LEADING OUTSIDE FROM THE STUDENT DINING AREA AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO MIDDLE DOORS AT MAIN ENTRANCE IN THE OLD BUILDING. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR BASES IN THRID FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN MOP SINK HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ICE MACHINE DRAIN PIPE OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
420068

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419885

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED SCHOOL PREP AREA HAND WAHING SINKS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER.HOWEVER HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK AND 1-COMP PREP SINK. 1- COMP SINK WILL BE DESINATED FOR HAND WASHING,NO PREPING SHOULD BE DONE AT SINK DURING THIS TIME.SCHOOL WILL BE PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE. CANNOT USE KITCHEN FOR ANY PREPING,COOKING UNTIL 48 HOUR NOTICE IS REMOVED. MUST USE ALTERNATATIVE OUTSIDE FOOD SORCE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233822

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177147

Location recorded for this inspection · GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP · 250 E 111th St (1100S)

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS IN DOORWAY FLOOR AND UNDER PREP SINK OF PREP AREA. APPROX 17,ANTS. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES,9-MICE DROPPING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,6- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE/8-DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER DISH WASHER.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS. FOUND TWO ENTRY DOORS(VISTOR,STUDENT ENTRY DOORS)NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM/DOOR SWEEPS BROKE OFF.MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE MISSING. WORK ORDER PROVIDED BY ENGINEER FOR REPLACEMENT,INVOICE #128677 DATED 4/15/10/REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS OF ILLINOIS.ICE MACHINE NOT BEING USED,SIGN POSTED.

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