Avalon Park Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING FACILITY IN FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY FROM CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN. REPLACE CHIPPED BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM, IN PRE-K CLASSROOM AND WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND BOY'S WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND WALL & PIPES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ASND RE-PAINT SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING TOILET SEATS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCETS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING THAT WILL NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WHEN WASHING HANDS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING TOILET SEATS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCETS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING THAT WILL NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WHEN WASHING HANDS.

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.