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CATALYST MARIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CATALYST MARIA 6727 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO 60629 School
April 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #3246776
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4/20/18 REPORT 2166429 NOT CORRECTED: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER BEVERAGE AND MILK CRATES AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SNACK PREP AREA, 2 DROPPINGS ON COUNTERTOP IN SNACK PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINETS IN MAIN PREP AREA, 3 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, 10 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE ON FLOOR IN CAFETERIA, 5 DROPPINGS ON STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KDG STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 2 HOLES IN WALL WITH RUB MARKS IN KDG STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL HOLES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHROOM AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHROOM AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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