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Caldwell Elementary

8546 S Cregier Ave

Last inspected Feb 22, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MODULAR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER DRAINBOARD IN KITCHEN, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN MODULAR UTILITY/ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE MODULAR WASHROOM (70.7fF) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER DRAINBOARD IN KITCHEN, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN MODULAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORTY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589357 ON 2-8-24:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2571182 ON 2-14-23: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARGABE CANS IN MAIN BUILDING GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. 55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. PRIROITY 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 8, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN MAIN AND MODULAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE MODULAR WASHROOM (63.4F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF MODULAR EXIT #10 IN PRE-K ROOM 315 AND MODULAR EXIT #12 IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER DRAINBOARD IN KITCHEN, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN MODULAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT IN MODULAR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2571182 ON 2-14-23:53OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN MAIN BUILDING GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM, KITCHEN AND PRE-K 315. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source

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