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Restaurant: Arna W. Bontemps
Address: 1241 W 58th St (5800s), Chicago, IL 60636
Type: School
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Sep 27, 2012

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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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON YELLOW UNIFORM SHIRT, ALONG WALLS IN PRE K STORAGE CLOSET AND IN CORNER NEAR ENTRANCE IN ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59631 COURT DATE 6-17-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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. INCREASE PRESSURE ON 2ND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

VIOLATION 18 CORRECTED PREMISES SERVICED BY SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL ON 5-12-10.
food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE-K CLOSET. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON LEFT DOOR ACROSS FROM PRE-K ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SHELVING IN PRE-K CLOSET.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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. INCREASE PRESSURE ON 2ND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.
VIOLATION 41 CORRECTED

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION OBSERVED ON MAY 10, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE OF URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE. PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET OF KITCHEN; REMOVE PEELING PAINT. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN HALLWAYS AND DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AFTER USING AND TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY (OBSERVED IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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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 machine. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PRE-K CLOSET, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER DESK, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON STUDENT TABLE, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WINDOW LEDGE AND ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM PRE-K CLASSROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H72227 COURT DATE 6-16-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PRE-K CLOSET, JANITOR CLOSETS, MDF ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM AND ALONG WALL IN ENGINEER OFFICE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN LOUNGE, MDF ROOMS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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 LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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 THERMOMETER IN PRE-K REFRIGERATOR.
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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MICE DROPPINGS REMOVED AND DOOR REPAIRED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, JANITOR CLOSETS, MDF ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM AND ALONG WALL IN ENGINEER OFFICE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN LOUNGE, MDF ROOMS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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 LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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 THERMOMETER IN PRE-K REFRIGERATOR.
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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL AND IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES AROUND FILE CABINET IN PRE-K CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, BOOKS, SHELVES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, EXIT #3 ON WEST END HAS 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR, EXIT #4 HAS 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, STORAGE SHELVES IN PRE-K AND ROOM 104.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN DINING AREA, PRE-K CLOSET AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ALONG SOUTH WALL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN AL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET AND REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
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 URINAL IN THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SAME SINKS.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ALONG SOUTH WALL.
PREMISES SERVICED BY ALPHA OMEGA PEST CONTROL ON 11-21-11.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM 104.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN AL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET AND REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
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 URINAL IN THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SAME SINKS.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO NOZZEL IN MOP SINK AREA NEED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
HOOD FILTERS DUSTY NEED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED RUSTY 2 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVE COVERED WITH FOIL, NEED TO REMOVE RUST,AND FOIL OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELVE. DRY STORAGE ROOM SEVERAL STORAGE RACKS RUSTY NEED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST.
REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. WALL IN GYM DUSTY NEED TO CLEAN.

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