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VICTOR HERBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2131 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

VICTOR HERBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 21, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 5, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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 source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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 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 10, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 April 21, 2010. 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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2013. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2012. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINKS IN FACULTY WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • THE SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEANER FOUND IN ROOM # 111 IS NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE SINK IN PRE-K ROOM #111 IS WATER DAMAGED, COVERED WITH CONTACT PAPER AND SMELLS OF MILDEW, SANITIZE AND REPAIR SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. SECTIONS OF PIPE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION WERE FOUND IN THE STUDENT AND TEACHER LUNCH ROOMS, REPAIR AND SEAL UP ALL EXPOSED INSULATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE CAFETERIA FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND HAVE TAPE HOLDING DOWN NUMEROUS METAL COVERS IN THE FLOOR, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORE ROOM AND CAFETERIA WALLS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE KITCHEN HAS NO VENTILATION FOR THE OPERATIONAL GAS CONVECTION OVENS BEING USED AT THIS TIME OR THE CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITH WORKING PILOT LIGHTS, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL GAS POWERED APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN TO CURRENT VENTILATION CODES. THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WEST TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER, REPAIR SAID TOILET. THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS ARE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER SUPPLY, SIGNS ARE POSTED NOT TO USE SAID FOUNTAINS, REPAIR THE FOUNTAINS.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CONTINUE SEALING HOLES OBSERVED AROUND PIPES OF URINALS, TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPAIR DOOR OF STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR.
    • 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. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS IN WOMENS WASHROOMS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS; PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED ON 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD LEVELS.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. All unnecessary articles in classrooms must be eliminated, better organized or minimized, & elevated off the floors to prevent pest harborage.
  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
      • 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 over 40 mice droppings in various classrooms at 3-floors of the school (west section), due to abundance of clutter/pest harborage areas. Citation issued, eliminate clutter, clean & contact P.C.O.
    • 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. Can opener need cleaning.
    • 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 re-surface floor around floor drains in kitchen & around grease trap; clean cabinets under pre-school handsinks, & classroom closets.
    • 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. LOw water pressure on some water fountains, must fix.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. All unnecessary articles in classrooms must be eliminated,better organized or minimized, & elevated off the floors to prevent pest harborage.

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