FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CATALYST ELEMENTARY CIRCLE ROCK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 25, 2024
Canvass
License #1878466
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE CAFETERIA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL AND ALONGSIDE COVERED MIXE IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP CAFETERIA AND STORAGE SPACES NEED CLEANING. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILT-UP DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR IN CAFETERIA (EXIT DOOR TO HALLWAY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR IN CAFETERIA (EXIT DOOR TO HALLWAY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection