Avalon Park Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-1-12 ON REPORT# 1285632 NOT CORRECTED: -32- PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE CHIPPED BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER(SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, SURFACE IS WEARING AWAY AND LEAVES GRAVEL-LIKE RESIDUE INSIDE THE UNIT ).-35- 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 RE-PAINT SAME. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL OF THE CABINETS ABOVE AND BELOW THE COUNTER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, AND INTERIORS OF BOTH MICROWAVES TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN THE MAIN BUILDING, REFRIGERATOR IN BOILER ROOM BREAK ROOM, AND MOP SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BOILER ROOM(CHIPPING PAINT), ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR BY HEATING UNIT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN ANNEX BUILDING. MUST

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: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.