JOSEPH BRENNEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 N Clarendon AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · School
Inspection summary
JOSEPH BRENNEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 27 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.
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.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2025. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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 September 21, 2010. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 January 16, 2019. For example:
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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 May 14, 2013. For example:
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
27 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM, FOOD PREP AREA, HVAC CLOSET IN THE FOOD MANAGER'S OFFICE, AND IN THE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM OF ROOM 120. OBSERVED APPROX. 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE 1-DOOR FOOD WARMING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, APPROX. 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE LUNCHROOM, APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET IN THE FOOD MANAGER'S OFFICE, AND APPROX. 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 120. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT WASHROOM SINK FOR KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAING GARABAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT SEND EMPLOYEE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN INTO DUMPSTERS AND CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MILK DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF IN THE LUNCHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT BULB TO MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- : 6-201.13---- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCH ROOM. BOYS WASHBOWLS HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75.9F AND 76.3F. TWO OF THE THREE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS RANGING BETWEEN 81.1F AND 84.4F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- INOPERABLE HAND BLOWER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, 75 THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 25 THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE WHERE SOME KITCHEN SUPPLIES ARE STORED AND 25 ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE LUNCHROOM. PEST CONTROL NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-10-24. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL LEGS OF THE KITCHEN METAL STORAGE RACKS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM UNABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER, PUSH BUTTONS WAS LESS THAN 15 SECONDS WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO RUN WATER FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED PRE-K ROOM 125 WASHROOM, HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND CUSTODIAN ROOM, IN BASEMENT, ON IN THE RIGHT EXIT SIGN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ON FLOOR.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, HAM, TURKEY ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN CLASSROOM #117. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AND TEACHERS LOUNGE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO MASK IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE MASK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT WASHROOM SINK FOR KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. STAFF CORRECTED ON SITE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR KITCHEN MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MISSING HOT HANDLE ON THE MIDDLE WASH BOWL OF THREE LOCATED IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE RESEMBLING PILED DIRT OR GRAY SAND. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- HOLE IN THE CEILING NEXT TO CEILING VENT AND SEALED WITH WADDED TISSUE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- PEELING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
- POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE BREAK,CHANGING AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND WITH BARE HAND ADJUSTED FOOD IN THE TRAY TO BE COOKED.EMPLOYEE STATED SHE WASHED HER HANDS IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED AFTER HAND WASHING IN THE WASHROOM,MUST WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY HOUSEKEEPING EMPLOYEE.. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KICHEN NOT EASILY TO TURN ON.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- RESEAL PLASTIC COVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASH ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- ROUGH, POROUS,DIRTY PATCHED WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPES, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. HOLE ON CEILING INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-13-17 INSPECTION # 1981423. VIOLATION # 19. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY OLD DESKS AND OLD HEATING EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST REMOVE GARBABE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY OLD DESKS AND OLD HEATING EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- WASHROOM TOILETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON 1ST FLOOR GREEN AND YELLOW HALLS. OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM TOILET NUMBER ONE STOPPED UP COVERED WITH A BLACK PLASTC GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE. CHILDREN WILL BE USING WORKING TOILETS INSIDE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ON GREEN HALL BOYS WASHROOM NO TEMPERED OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE 69.3F. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE TEACHERS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE 65.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.CHILDREN WILL BE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN OPERABLE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED HANDLES DOOR BROKEN AT THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE TEACHERS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- GYM STAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- 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
- OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR/ALONG WALLS IN CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- MIDDLE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR/LIDS DO NOT CLOSE AND TIGHT FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CEILING PLUMBING COVER MISSING AT CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE CEILING COVER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS CONTINUOUS WATER NOT AT 15 SECONDS MINIMAL RUNNING TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME ALSO MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- PRE-K ROOM #125 FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE AREA ALSO GYM STAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO ELIMINATE THE SPLATTER ON THE INTERIOR DOOR AND THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK UNDER THE SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2013, REPORT #1092408 #35-MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OR REPAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.BROKEN CEILING WALL IS SEALED WITH STEEL WOOL. NO PROOF OF WORK ORDER PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OR REPAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOOD STORAGE ROOM.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID UNDER 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS MIDDLE TOILET ROOM.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REPLACE BROKEN COVER INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. EXPOSED INSULATION .NEED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,DUE TO FRAME IS HEAVILY BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.NO GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER AT PRESENT TIME.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET OF PARENTS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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4 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR CLOSE TO ROOM 126,FRONT DOOR CLOSE TO PREP AREA,AND REAR DOOR IN TEACHERS' ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.GAPS FROM 1/4" TO 1 ".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072152-10
- 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 FROM 9-21-2010, REPORT #38234 #34-The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE I GIRLS' WASHROOM.(1ST FLOOR) SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072152-10
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN COVER INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. EXPOSED INSULATION .NEED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,DUE TO FRAME IS HEAVILY BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.NO GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER AT PRESENT TIME.REPLACE BROKEN SURFACE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM 125.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
- 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.OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET OF PARENTS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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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 ENCRUSTED FOOD IN REACH FREEZER
- 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.REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE I GIRLS' WASHROOM.(1ST FLOOR)
- 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.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 125
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTUCTED TO KEEP BOTH REACH- IN FREEZERS LOCKED AT ALL TIME FOR FOOD PROTECTION.(UNIT ARE STORED OUTSIDE PREP AREA, IN PUBLIC VIEW).
- 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON HALLWAY IN BASEMENT AREA,IN FRONT OF WASH ROOMS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
- 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.NEED TO SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE ,UNDER EXPOSED SINK, IN PREP AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM# 125.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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