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ALTGELD ELEMENTARY

1340 W 71st St (7100S), CHICAGO, IL 60636 · School

Inspection summary

ALTGELD ELEMENTARY has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 7, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 28, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times on April 28, 2011. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS AT CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MONITOR PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS TO MAINTAIN AT CITY PRESSURE. MUST BE ADEQUATE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN LUNCHROOM AREA. PEELING PAINT AT WINDOW FRAME AT UTINSIL STORAGE. CEILING DUSTY OVER HOT HOLDING, AND REPAIR EXPOSED INSTULATION OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM AREA.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN 1ST FLOOR EAST WATER FOUNTAIN (CEREAL DEBRIS) AND 3RD FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (RUST DEPOSITS).
    • 34. 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 NEED CLEANING ALONG NORTH WALL IN LOWER LEVEL ELECTRICAL AND BREAK ROOM AREA.
    • 35. 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. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM, BEHIND AND UNDER URINAL IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR MIDDLE STOPPER. REPLACE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINK AND BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN WOMEN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN MEN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. 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. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS AND UNDER SINKS IN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALL VENTS IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK (WEST). SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE URINALS AND REPAIR CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REMOVE TISSUE OFF CEILING IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING ABOVE 3RD URINAL IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN 3RD FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET (EAST). CEILING NEED REPAIR NEAR LIBRARY IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY. WALLS NEED REPAIR NEAR EAST EXIT DOORS (PEELING PAINT).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS). REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINKS IN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON 1ST FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (WEST). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK (WEST). REPAIR FAUCETS AND TOILET IN 5TH STALL (NOT FLUSHING) IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. REPAIR SINKS AND FAUCETS IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE TOILET SEATS IN 3RD AND 5TH STALLS AND TOILETS IN 1ST AND 6TH STALLS NOT FLUSHING IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO HOT WATER AT FIRST SINK, REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER SINKS AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER IN 3RD FLOOR UTILITY SINKS. REPAIR 3RD FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. 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. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: NORTH LOWER LEVEL DOOR 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR, SOUTH EXIT DOORS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS AND FAUCETS INOPERABLE IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TISSUE IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • 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 PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#164436 ON 5-5-10 AND #347241 ON 11-15-10 35. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS OF WASHROOMS AROUND AND UNDER PIPES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES IN LUNCHROOM, LUNCHROOM OFFICE AND STORAGE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CEILING OF LUNCHROOM DRY STORAGE AREA. 38 INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN TOILET ROOM OF LUNCHROOM STAFF. REPAIR ONE URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, ONE SINK REMOVED FROM SAME WASHROOM FOR NEEDED REPAIRS (REPAIR AND REPLACE SINK). REPAIR SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND AND FIRST FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER SERVING LINE, ETC.
    • 34. 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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, BOILER ROOM, UTILITY CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEETS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS AND UNDER SINKS IN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALL VENTS IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK (WEST). SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE URINALS AND REPAIR CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REMOVE TISSUE OFF CEILING IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING ABOVE 3RD URINAL IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN 3RD FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET (EAST). CEILING NEED REPAIR NEAR LIBRARY IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY. WALLS NEED REPAIR NEAR EAST EXIT DOORS (PEELING PAINT).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINK. (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS). REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINKS IN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON 1ST FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (WEST). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK (WEST). REPAIR FAUCETS AND TOILET IN 5TH STALL (NOT FLUSHING) IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. REPAIR SINKS AND FAUCETS IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE TOILET SEATS IN 3RD AND 5TH STALLS AND TOILETS IN 1ST AND 6TH STALLS NOT FLUSHING IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO HOT WATER AT FIRST SINK, REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER SINKS AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER IN 3RD FLOOR UTILITY SINKS. REPAIR 3RD FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (WEST)CLOGGED WITH MILK WASTE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. 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. VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. OPENINGS IN WALLS OF LUNCHROOM SEALED, BOYS WASHROOM CEILING IN BSMT WAS REPAIRED AND PAINTED. ENGINEER STATES THAT A WORK ORDER WAS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF ED. FOR NEEDED REPAIRS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS OF WASHROOMS AROUND AND UNDER PIPES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES IN LUNCHROOM, LUNCHROOM OFFICE AND STORAGE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CEILING OF LUNCHROOM DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN TOILET ROOM OF LUNCHROOM STAFF. REPAIR ONE URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, ONE SINK REMOVED FROM SAME WASHROOM FOR NEEDED REPAIRS (REPAIR AND REPLACE SINK), REPAIR SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND AND FIRST FLOOR. ENGINEER STATES THAT A WORK ORDER WAS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR NECESSARY REPAIRS.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. 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. CLEAN CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER SERVING LINE.
    • 34. 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. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.
    • 35. 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN LUNCHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN OFFICE, BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS, BEHIND URINALS IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. REPAIR CEILING IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN OFFICE WASHROOM. REPAIR/ REPLACE FAUCETS ON HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STUDENT WASHROOMS. (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING). REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM

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