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Restaurant: Nixon
Address: 2121 N Keeler, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: School
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Feb 19, 2013

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSIL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND CHEST FREEZER IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE (BSMT) NOT CLEAN WITH DRIES FOOD AND SODA SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP IN COPY ROOM, TEACHERS LOUNGE, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOM.---- MUST RESEAL UNSEALED/BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN BOYS AND IN GIRLS WASHROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL 5 MOP ROOM CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWEL) AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWEL) CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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. FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM (NEXT TO DINING AREA) IN MAIN BUILDING, OVER 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM (MAIN BUILDING), OVER 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN 3RD FLOOR ANNEX BOILER ROOM, 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ANNEX KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.----MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (BY DINING AREA). LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 02-17-2011 INSPECTION REPORT #176268. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSILS. (MAIN BUILDING) #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA (ANNEX) #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN COPY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOM. -------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. (MAIN BUILDING) #35 - MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN BOYS AND IN GIRLS WASHROOM. (MAIN BUILDING) #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL 5 MOP ROOM CLOSET IN THE MAIN BUILDING AND IN 3 MOP SINK CLOSET IN ANNEX TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BRICK WALL WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH WHITE POWDER LIKE BUILD-UP). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND RESEAL, ALSO BRICK WALL BASEBOARD AROUND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL FRP.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT# 580980. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #18 - FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 3RD FLOOR ANNEX BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT (NEXT TO ROOM 002). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (BY DINING AREA).-----LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #29 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ISSUED 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #580980 (FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED 02-17-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #176268). #32 - OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSILS. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN COPY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOMS-----MUST RESEAL UNSEALED AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT (MAIN BUILDING). #35 - MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE 5 MOPROOM CLOSET, BOILER ROOMS IN THE MAIN AND ANNEX BUILDING AND IN 3 MOP SINK CLOSET IN ANNEX BUILDING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
NOTED WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BRICK WALL WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH WHITE POWDER LIKE BUILD-UP). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND RESEAL, ALSO BRICK WALL BASEBOARD AROUND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL FRP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
SEE VIOLATION #14
SEE VIOLATION #14

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT# 580980. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #18 - FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 3RD FLOOR ANNEX BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT (NEXT TO ROOM 002). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (BY DINING AREA).-----LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #29 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ISSUED 05-18-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #580980 (FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED 02-17-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #176268). #32 - OBSERVED METAL RACKS ON 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DRYING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE SAID UTENSILS. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN COPY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND IN BOILER ROOMS-----MUST RESEAL UNSEALED AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT (MAIN BUILDING). #35 - MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE 5 MOPROOM CLOSET, BOILER ROOMS IN THE MAIN AND ANNEX BUILDING AND IN 3 MOP SINK CLOSET IN ANNEX BUILDING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND LADIES 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
NOTED WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BRICK WALL WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH WHITE POWDER LIKE BUILD-UP). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND RESEAL, ALSO BRICK WALL BASEBOARD AROUND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL FRP.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
SEE VIOLATION #14.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATIONS HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRRECTED.
VIOLATIONS HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle three compartment sink, water coming up right side of sink-water clear with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Hand washing facilities in staff and students toilet room in main building and annex and exposed hand sink in annex building food prep area not provided with disposable paper towel or liquid soap. Instructed that all hand sinks must have proper hand drying device and liquid soap for proper hand washing. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Walls not maintained in cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

Previous serious violation not corrected: report #1214332, 04-24-2012: #24-Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle three compartment sink, water coming up right side of sink-water clear with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain line to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Walls not maintained in cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.
Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
Hand washing facilities in staff and student toilet room in main building and annex not provided with liquid soap or paper towels. Instructed that all toilet rooms must have proper hand drying device and liquid soap for proper hand washing or must have hand washing policy posted at all the toilet rooms if teacher supplies staff and students with hand soap and paper towel. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
See violation #14.

Violation #14 now corrected.
Violation #24 now corrected.
Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Walls not maintained in cafeteria. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.
Light bulb inside walk-in unit in annex food prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

MUST REMOVE/REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS, IN KITCHEN BY PREP TABLE, BOILER ROOM AND IN IN HALLWAYS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND REPAINT RAW WOOD CHIPPING SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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