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Carson (Old) Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Carson (Old) 5516 S Maplewood (2532W) AVE, chicago 60629 School
February 24, 2014 Canvass License #22601
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS ARE RUSTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN STORAGE, TEACHERS LOUNGE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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: ALL THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HAVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALSO CEILING IN SERVING LINE OF CAFETERIA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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: LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LOT OF DEAD FLYES IN THE FIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN THEM.
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: ALL THREE FAUCETS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS DRIPPY WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. AND THE MIDDLE FAUCET SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE FAUCET IN ON. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS.
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: ALL THREE FAUCETS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS DRIPPY WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. AND THE MIDDLE FAUCET SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE FAUCET IN ON. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections