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Graham Branch

745 W 45th St (4500S) · Chicago, IL 60609

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Graham Branch on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643876

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448146

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF KITCHEN BEHIND SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR. NOTED LEAK AT REAR BASE OF TOILET IN RESTROOM OF KINDERGARTEN ROOM 110. MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA OF ROOM 110 TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER INSPECTION AISLES, CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516113

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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: NOTED THE CEILING IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395666

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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: CLEAN TOASTER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 110.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA, AND LOCKER AREA ALSO PRE-K CLASSROOM 112. NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K CLASS ROOOM 110, AND 112. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE MILK COOLER,OFFICE AREA LUNCHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE MISSIMG LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT IN PRE-K 112.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,( 1ST., AND 2ND. COMPARTMENTS). NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER AT HANDSINK 3RD.FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319569

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE HANDLE AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK BASIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 1ST REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CORROSION ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT DINING AREAS,MOP SINK CLOSETS AND IN HALLWAYS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT WASH BOWLS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2ND WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670732

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. GASKET LOOSE AT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TEACHERS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK FAUCETS INADEQUATE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OR HOT/COLD RUNNING WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529310

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529295

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION-#38, FROM REPORT #490991,DATED 1/06/2011,STILL NOT CORRECTED (HOT WATER HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN/VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2NFL STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
490991

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTALL LOCK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM CABINET UNDER HANDSINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED OR REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS/ROOM112.

  • 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. REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR MOP ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

  • 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.HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251020

Location recorded for this inspection · Graham Branch · 745 W 45th St (4500S)

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. REPAIR THRESHOLDS UNDER DOORS ACROSS FROM ENGINEER OFFICE AND IN GYM.

  • 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. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN OFFICE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BEHIND TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR FAUCETS IN KITCHEN STAFF, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS, AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING). INCREASE PRESSURE ON FOLLOWING WATER FOUNTAINS: 1ST FLOOR (RIGHT)NEAR WASHROOMS, 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR (LEFT) WATER FOUNTAINS. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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