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Carson (Old) 5516 S Maplewood (2532W) AVE, chicago 60629 School
February 21, 2018 Canvass License #22601
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER, USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE AND PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (LETTUCE AND TOMATOES). ALSO NOTED HANDLING CELLPHONE AND IMMEDIATELY HANDLING VEGETABLES WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, CHANGING TASKS, ETC. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: ALL HANDSINKS IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/INSTALLED. HOT WATER IS AT 140.9F, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO EXTREMELY HOT WATER. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME (TEMPERED WATER AT 85F OR HOT WATER AT 100F). VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER WHERE YOGURT STORED NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FOOD HANDLER CURRENTLY USING AREA TO PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. CLOGGED UTILITY SINK AND TEACHERS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: NO EXPOSED HANSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FOOD HANDLER CURRENTLY USING AREA TO PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. CLOGGED UTILITY SINK AND TEACHERS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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