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Chicago International Charter School

3820 N SPAULDING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · School

Inspection summary

Chicago International Charter School has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 20, 2017, found no infractions.

1 of 10 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 March 17, 2015. 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 16 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2016. 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2015. 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 once on May 6, 2014. For example: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK(THE ONE LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SINK)AND TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE TO PREVENT LEAK. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR CLOSEST TO THE CAFETERIA 1ST LEFT HAND SINK MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. IN THE GIRLS ANNEX BUILDING RESTROOM MUST ADJUST WATER FLOW SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ON THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING PUSH HANDLE AT THE BRADLEY FOUNTAIN SINK( THE OTHER 2 ARE IN WORKING CONDITION).
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  4. 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
      • APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ALONG WEST WALL BASE BEHIND CLUTTERED WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND MILK COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.SEERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAMTABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM KITCHEN AREAS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FROM THE MAINTENANCE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN,MULTI-PURPOSE LUNCH-ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVES IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, AND REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM,
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA,
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE METAL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD DEBRIS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM OF THE TEACHERS LOUNGE AND DOOR OF THE WASHROOM OF THE MAIN OFFICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE WATER PRESURE OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SOUTH AREA,2ND FLOOR.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOLER INSIDE STAFF LOUNGE.
    • 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 THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE MOP CLOSETS, WHERE NEEDED. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, AND NORTH WALL AT NORTH AREA OF ANNEX BUILDING.
    • 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 REPLACE BROKEN FAUCETS INSIDE THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS; 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS CENTER BUILDING AREA, BOYS SOUTH SIDE AREA AT 1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AT SOUTH EAST SIDE AND STAFF AT CENTER BUILDING; REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE MOP CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase in boiler room and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep and storage room. Instructed to seal holes in walls behind walk-in units and replace ceiling tile thats missing in storage room.
  9. 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.OBSERVE THE CEILING IN BOTH RESTROOMS OFF THR LUNCHROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH RESTROOMS NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  10. Canvass

    3 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 AND SANITIZE ALL LUNCHROOM TABLES. CLEAN 2 TIER TABLE/STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FREEZER(MIXER IS SITTING ON).
    • 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.CLEAN FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA WHERE LUNCHROOM TABLES ARE STORED.ALSO 1ST.PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IE. MILK COOLER ICE MACHINE ETC.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA.

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