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GUGGENHEIM ELEMENTARY

7141 S Morgan (1000W) ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · School

Inspection summary

GUGGENHEIM ELEMENTARY has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 1, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 23, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 18, 2012. 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 18, 2012. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • 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 April 16, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT OUT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE SAME
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE FAUCETS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. REATTACH VENTILATION COVER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4/5/12 (1076237)NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS/EMPLOYEES LOUNGE ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, OVER 50 ON SHELVING UNITS IN CAFETERIA, OVER 100 DROPPINGS NOTED IN PRE-K 114 AND KDG 116 ROOMS IN CABINETS UNDER SINKS, COUNTERTOPS, AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSETS. ALSO DROPPINGS (0VER 50) NOTED ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS IN UTILITY CLOSETS AND ON SHELVES IN BOOK STORAGE ROOMS (1ST & 2ND FLOOR). OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN BOILER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX, 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO CEASE ALL COOKING/PREPPING OPERATIONS AND TO USE ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT OUT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE SAME
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE FAUCETS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. REATTACH VENTILATION COVER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS/EMPLOYEES LOUNGE ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PERSONNEL LOCKER ROOM AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND OLD SHELVING UNITS IN CAFETERIA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS NOTED IN PRE-K 114 AND KDG 116 ROOMS IN CABINETS UNDER SINKS AND ON COUNTERTOPS. ALSO DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS IN UTILITY CLOSETS AND ON SHELVES IN BOOK STORAGE ROOMS (1ST & 2ND FLOOR). OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN BOILER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX, 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT OUT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INDADEQUATE FAUCETS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. REATTACH VENTILATION COVER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR BY DOORWAY AT MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO, CEILING NEEDS CLEANING AT MAIN KITCHEN.(DUST BUILDUP)
  7. Canvass

    4 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL, ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO BETTER MONITOR RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES.
    • 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 ON WALLS, REPLACE ANY AND ALL WATER DAMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    • 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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET IN THE SCIENCE ROOM'S WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND LINEN AREA ELEVATING ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, TO MONITOR INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 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.FOUND 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE LIBRARY NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM,20-30 DROPPINGS IN THE BOILER ROOM. FRONT DOOR,BACK DOOR,GYM DOOR AND BOILER ROOM DOOR THEY HAVE FOURTH INCH GAPS UNDER THE DOORS.NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. NO RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS,MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND GET A LICENED PEST CONTROL COMP.TECH. TO COME HERE AND TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM PROVIDE A RECIEPT AND A LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 HOOOO56667 14 COURT DATE 02-18-10 ROOM 112 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS.
    • 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 THE FLOORS IN THE LIBRARY, UTILITY CLOSETS, BOILER ROOM.
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