PASS
Risk 1 (High)
ALESSANDRO VOLTA ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 7, 2013
Canvass
License #25681
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 7, 2013. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MILK COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, MOP SINKS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR CLOSET AND BOILER ROOM AND MICROWAVE OVEN, SMALL COOLER AND CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS/BUILDING.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FOLLOWING AREAS, INSIDE ANNEX BUILDING ELECTRICAL AND BOILER ROOMS, MOP CLOSETS, STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT AT MAIN BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT ABOVE AREAS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS AT THE ANNEX BUILDING, MUST CLEAN. ALSO MISSING BASEBOARDS NOTED INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM SAME BUILDING, MUST REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN FAUCETS FOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, MAIN BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO POOR WATER PRESSURE IN SOME OF WASHROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS SAME BUILDING, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN FAUCETS FOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, MAIN BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO POOR WATER PRESSURE IN SOME OF WASHROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS SAME BUILDING, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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