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Burke Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Burke 5356 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO 60615 School
May 3, 2012 Canvass License #22411
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER PREP TABLE IN CORNERS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR LOCKERS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR SHELVING UNIT, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND FILE CABINET IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DESK IN FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER TABLES, AND COUNTERS IN PRE-K ROOM 110, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS AND BOXES IN SUPPLY ROOM NEAR FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BEHIND BOOK SHELVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP AT SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS IN KITCHEN, COUNTERS CUBBIES AND SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOM 110.
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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K WASHROOM.
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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND OFFICE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN THIRD FLOOR BOOK ROOM.
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: PROVIDE LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM 105.
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: REPAIR LEAK UNDER LEFT SINK NEAR COFFEE POT IN PRE-K ROOM 110. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND MEN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE FAUCET IN MEN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS AS NEEDED.
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: REPAIR LEAK UNDER LEFT SINK NEAR COFFEE POT IN PRE-K ROOM 110. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND MEN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE FAUCET IN MEN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS AS NEEDED.
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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