PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Ames Middle School Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
Ames Middle School
(AKA: Ames Middle School/Marine Military Academy)
1920 N Hamlin AVE, CHICAGO 60647
School
February 5, 2015
Canvass
License #41111
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK LOCTED IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND INSIDE JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY(HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK #6 IS DRAINING SLOW IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOYS BATHROOMS 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY(HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK #6 IS DRAINING SLOW IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOYS BATHROOMS 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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CDPH Food Protection