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Burke Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Burke 5356 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO 60615 School
February 8, 2017 Canvass License #22411
11
Total Violations
4
Critical
4
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #13
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE TRAY NEAR SEASONINGS UNDER PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND OVEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND MICROWAVE AND CART, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN OFFICE,10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FILE CABINET NEAR COPIER IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FILE CABINET BEHIND OPEN GRAHAM CRACKERS IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND CRATES IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR LOCKERS IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CABINET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, 3 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND CABINET IN KITCHEN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CRATES AND MILK COOLER IN SERVING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN DOOR IN SERVING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLACK ROLLING CART IN CORNER NEAR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT EQUIPMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING CART AND FOLDING TABLES ALONG NORTH WALL IN SERVING AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER BEHIND SINK IN PRE-K 110, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN PRE-K 110, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K 110, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WASHROOM BEHIND BABY DOLLS AND CRIB IN PRE-K 110, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR IN PRE-K 102, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR DESK IN PRE-K 102, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER TABLE IN PRE-K 102, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COMPUTER TABLE IN PRE-K 102, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR WINDOW IN PRE-K 102, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT CABINET IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN PRE-K 102, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND FILE CABINET IN PRE-K 103, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K 103, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND TOY SHELVES NEAR WINDOW IN PRE-K 103, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CLOSET IN TEACHER LOUNGE 305, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE, INSIDE ALUMINUM TRAYS NEAR CLOSET IN TEACHER LOUNGE 305, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART NEAR MICROWAVE IN TEACHER LOUNGE 305. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
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: MAIN ENTRANCE DOOT NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SECOND TO LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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 #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERITIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 140.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP/SERVING AREAS.
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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, LEDGES IN PREP AREA; TOY SHELVES, CUBBIES, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K CLASROOMS; TABLES, MICRWOWAVE AND LEDGES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN OFFICE,CLASSROOM, AND TEACHER LOUNGE AREAS.
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 IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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 ALL TIMED FAUCETS IN WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).
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 ALL TIMED FAUCETS IN WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).
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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