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ALFRED NOBEL ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

ALFRED NOBEL ELEMENTARY 4127 W Hirsch (1400N), CHICAGO 60651 School
April 6, 2017 Canvass License #24691
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE IN LUNCH ROOM,WALK IN MILK COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 002
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER MILK COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR MILK COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN 2ND LUNCH ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM,CRACK IN CEILING IN PRE-K ROOM 001.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING NEAR 3- COMP SINK ,CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT IN 2ND PREP AREA AND PRE- K ROOM 001 & 002.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM EXHAUST VENT ABOVE OVENS , WINDOW FAN AND WALL PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,BOTH LUNCHROOMS,UPPER WALL VENT IN 2ND LUNCH ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT DOOR #2.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 2ND PREP AREA SERVING LINE,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K ROOM 002.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S AND NO HOT WATER AT 1ST. SINK IN 2ND FL.GIRL'S,MISSING TOILET TANK LID PRE-K ROOM 002.MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 002.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S AND NO HOT WATER AT 1ST. SINK IN 2ND FL.GIRL'S,MISSING TOILET TANK LID PRE-K ROOM 002.MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 002.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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