Lewis Elementary, 1431 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Lewis Elementary
Address: 1431 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: School
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Sep 25, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 13, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 20, 2010 100
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 13, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 12, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 19, 2012 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 5, 2012 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 25, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 13, 2010

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 APPROX. 10-15 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM AND ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN BOYS BATHROOM
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES
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 ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS

May 20, 2010

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 APPROX. 10-15 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN BOYS BATHROOM VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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 ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

May 13, 2011

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD PRODUCT NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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. ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, DISGUARD/REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED ARTICLES

Jan 12, 2012

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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN MOP SINK AREA,LUNCH ROOM WALL STORAGE AREAS,STORAGE ROOM #132,324,PRE-K CLOSET,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.
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 MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN WALL STORAGE AREAS IN LUNCH ROOM,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM #125,FAN ROOM NEXT TO STORAGE CABINET,ALSO DOOR #7 & 8 NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR WALL TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Jan 19, 2012

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR WALL TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.
Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Sep 5, 2012

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-FREEZER COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH,PIZZAS,BEEF,HOT DOGS ETC.CDPH OFFICE NOTIFIED.UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ON SITE STATED THAT CHARTWELL FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR WERE INFORMED OF WALK-IN-FREEZER PROBLEM AND STATED THAT SOMETIME TODAY 9/5/12 THAT ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE THE SAID COOLER HAVE A CONFIRMED PICK-UP AND IN ROUTE AT THIS TIME PER MANAGER Joe A Brown. MUST FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL OF SAID COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND HOT COOKING STOVE AREAS,BENEATH SHELVINGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT THE PREP WORK TABLE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

Sep 25, 2012

VIOLATION #36 HAS BEEN ABATED
VIOLATION #38 HAS BEEN ABATED
VIOLATION#33 IS NOW ABATED
VIOLATION #18 IS NOW ABATED.
VIOLATION#35 IS NOW ABATED.

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