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BRITISH SCHOOL OF CHICAGO

814 W EASTMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · School

Inspection summary

BRITISH SCHOOL OF CHICAGO has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 3, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2015, found no infractions.

3 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2015. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 7, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

    1 infraction

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. MUST USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOOR AND DOUBLE DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND BOTH WITH QUARTER INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS WHERE THE TWO DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO AS BOTH DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND DIRT AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL STEAM TABLE WATER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON INSIDE OF MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADVISED THAT KITCHEN STAFF SHOULD REGULARLY BE CLEANING ENTIRE FLOOR, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AS WELL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND DUST BUILDUP AROUND VENTS IN KITCHEN AND IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN STAFF CAFETERIA (KITCHEN STAFF USE THIS RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE STAFF CAFETERIA (THAT LUNCHROOM STAFF USES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • COVING NEAR WALL BASE IN IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIT NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PREP AREA,AND CLEAN WALLS AT WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE (1) 2 DOOR REACH -IN COOLER AT PREP AREA
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 4 SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS TO THE PREMISES LOCATED 1ST FLOOR AND ROOF TOP PLAYGROUND NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATIONS COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,PREK CLASSROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED STUDENTS ENTERING THE KITCHEN AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP 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. PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR

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