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Carter Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Carter (AKA: WILLIAM CARTER ELEMENTARY) 5740 S Michigan (100E), CHICAGO 60637 School
April 20, 2018 Canvass License #22611
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
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 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF FAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR MILK COOLER IN SERVING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BOILER ROOM OFFICE/LOUNGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM AND WASHBOWLS IN FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED(85F)WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS/WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SERVING 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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS AND BEHIND TOILETS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 211.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR TIMED FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.) REPAIR LEAKING RADIATOR IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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 TIMED FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.) REPAIR LEAKING RADIATOR IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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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