Northwest Middle/Belmont-Cragin

5252 W Palmer, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · School

19 inspections

1. CanvassApr 30, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassMay 15, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE. MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
3. CanvassFeb 26, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
4. CanvassFeb 16, 2023

   0 infractions

5. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 19, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 27, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 FROM REPORT #2554534 ON 4/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 48 - FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
7. CanvassApr 20, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WARPED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND TRASH IS INACESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassApr 22, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT WALL.
9. CanvassMay 29, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN ROOM WITH SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE BEING DISPERSED. SINK MUST HAVE HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE BECAUSE IN NEED OF REPAIR: 6 DOOR HOT HOLDING/COLD HOLDING UNIT, 4 DOOR COOLER, AND 1 FREEZER. EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED OR NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING PER PIC. INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED, OR REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
10. CanvassFeb 21, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
11. CanvassJan 16, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOX IN THE IN KITCHEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE RACKS IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassFeb 1, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM AND BOXES ON TOP OF LIDS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE TRASH AND BOXES PLACE THEM DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER TABLE TOP MIXER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOWS IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
13. CanvassMar 4, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINED ( OUT SIDE THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY WORKING),MANAGER HAS PUT AN OVEN THERMOMETER IN THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT. UNIT INNER THERMOMETER READING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MANAGER HAS WORK ORDER 25589 DATED 3/3/2016.
14. CanvassApr 28, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.) RICE LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
15. CanvassApr 1, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN LUNCHROOM DAMAGED WALLTRIM,MISSING WALL TILES & MISSING CEILING TILES,KITCHEN MISSING WALL TILES & LOOSE WALL TRIM AT REACH IN WALL COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALLBASE IN SAME NEAR DOOR.THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LUNCHROOM WINDOW SILLS & KITCHEN CEILING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK AT TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.
16. CanvassApr 8, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST MIXING VALUE TO HAND SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM, HOT WATER MUST BE CONSISTENT
17. CanvassMay 1, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase in boiler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Openings noted around electric outlets and pipes in kitchen. Instructed to seal all opneings and holes.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in-cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
18. CanvassApr 28, 2011

    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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS ABOVE SERVICE LINE (DINING 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE/COVER (LEFT SIDE) AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM (1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO GYM.
19. CanvassJan 20, 2010

    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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. --- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA OF BOILER ROOM. --- AND ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 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. NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.