West Ridge Elementary

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and items stored on the floor and against the walls in the 2nd floor mechanical hallway and in storage rooms 211 and 213. Management instructed to store remaining items away from the walls and off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation #38 from report #2643024 on 9/21/26 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor of the 2nd floor mechanical hallway along the walls, under and behind equipment, and on the floor in the corners of storage rooms 211 and 213. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the building. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Priority violation 7-42-090.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11-- noted a large hole in the floor at the three compartment sink where plumbing repairs had been made and is now covered with wood. Instructed to replace missing flooring to be smooth and cleanable. 6-501.114-- unused dish washing machine in the kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11-- inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11-- noted a large hole in the floor at the three compartment sink where plumbing repairs had been made and is now covered with wood. Instructed to replace missing flooring to be smooth and cleanable. 6-501.114-- unused dish washing machine in the kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11-- inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Previous priority foundation violation not corrected. #38- noted over 100 mice droppings throughout the hallway storage room along baseboards and on boxed items and shelving where and disposable dishwares, food trays, food contact equipment are stored. Instructed to remove all droppings and sanitize all areas. Priority violation 7-42-090.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No paper towels at the hand washing sink on the service line. Manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Proper hot holding temperatures

Noted tcs burger patties on buns being held at improper hot holding temperatures in a hot holding unit. Burgers noted at 122.1f, 117.6. Also pureed foods for special needs students at 121.8f. Manager states the foods had been removed from the oven and assembled 45 minutes earlier. All foods reheated to 165.f. Reviewed proper hot holding temperature requirements and corrective actions for temperature abuse. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 200 mice droppings throughout the hallway storage room along baseboards and on boxed items and shelving where canned foods and disposable dishwares for foods are stored. Recommend having the pest control co. Service for mice. Must remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted a raw wooden 2x4 under the microwave oven. Must paint/seal to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Unused dish washing machine in the kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted a large hole in the floor at the three compartment sink where plumbing repairs had been made and is now covered with wood. Instructed to replace missing flooring to be smooth and cleanable.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inoperable lighting inside the missle walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed debris around outdoor dumpster and wooden pallets in the outside rear enclosures areas for dumpsters. Facility must clean and maintain.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found vomit spill kit with no disinfectant rated for norovirus.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site but clean-up kit on premises during inspection observed to be blood borne pathogen clean up kit with out proper sanitizing solution and no mop for vomit clean up . Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand washing sink in food prep area by refrigerators to be blocked with different items and not accessible. Must provide accessibility on all hand washing sinks at all time. Priority foundation violation 7-38030(c) no citation issued

Personal cleanliness

Observed that employee wore bracelets on hands while working with food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in employees lady's bathroom

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Observed some bags, old wood, broken glass windows, old basketball rim, etc.priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-020.b. Must remoove all garbage/clutter surrounding outside dumpster areas and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Excess ice build-up throughout the walk-in freezer:walls,on top food boxes,on shelves etc. We observed flakes of ice dripping from vent cover under the condenser unit.instructed to repair cause. Also found interior panel door un-sealed from door with exposed insulation,must repair and maintain.same un-tagged unit.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

We observed flakes of ice dripping from vent cover under the condenser unit,onto floor.inside the walk-in freezer.clean and maintain.same un-tagged unit

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Entering the kitchen notice that three compartment sink in use is heavily leaking from mechanical drain pipe at third compartment(south site)instructed to repair.

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Observed walk in cooler at ambient air temperature of 48f. Walk in cooler was tagged. Milk cooler was tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Observed far left walk in cooler with unclean sticky floors. Must clean and sanitize walk in cooler floors

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Observed walk in cooler at ambient air temperature of 48f. Walk in cooler was tagged. Observed milk cooler at 57f ambient air temperature. Milk cooler was tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Observed far left walk in cooler with unclean sticky floors. Must clean and sanitize walk in cooleer floors.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Found removed rubber gasket and door frame removed from inside the walk-in freezer door, by the metal shelf in the kitchen. Instructed to replaced rubber gasket and door frame.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Remove excess ice build-up on ceiling by the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer by metal shelf in the kitchen

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Dust on vent cover((air return)in the kitchen,instructed to clean and maintain; additional water flow is needed at urinals in boys wash rooms at 2nd and 3th floor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors in 3rd floor, 2nd floor electrical rooms/panel areas in hallway areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, and lunchroom not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms in 3rd, 2nd and 1st floor , k and pre k rooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed cleaning).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Found hood exhaust not clean at main kitchen.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Found wash cloths and gloves not stored properly on shelving units.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Found all mop sinks throughout the premises without hot water and no hot water handled provided,instructed to provide hot water and hot water handle on each said sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Observed wood and metal pole on ground outside garbage area,and also by the plastic crates outside the rear kitchen door elevate artificial rolled grass and other items. Instructed to elevated 6" off the ground or remove them, to minimize rodents and insects activities

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Additional water flow is needed at water fountain at 1-3 floors,to minimize contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Must repair broken soap dispenser inside the girls washroom 2nd floor.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Must clean in detail the floor inside the electrical room 2nd floor. (with dust accumulated) and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Water on the floor by the 3 compt sink. Instructed manager to dry the floor to avoid any accident. Dust.debris on the floor behind the oven. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

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. Above had no pest control log book, invoices, doors were not rodent proofed on 1st floor entrances/exit doors, and 3rd floor door(chiller room)shall be repair.must provide pest control log book, service invoice.no citation issued due to inspection for brand new school(supervisor's assignment) not open or operating at time of inspection on 8/16/2010.(some minor construction going on at time of inspection).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.a certifed food mgr must be present for re-inspection, in oreder to pass inspection.no citation issued due to inspection for brand new school(supervisor's assignment)school not open or operating at time of inspection on 8/16/2010.(some minor construction going on at time of inspection.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks, and cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, bathrooms, and classrooms nee detailed cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.missing ceiling tiles in bathrooms, classrooms shall be provided.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms need cleaning.