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CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY 2819 W 21st Place (2132S), CHICAGO 60623 School
May 13, 2016 Canvass License #23531
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MICROWAVE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN BOY"S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR IN TH NEW BUILDING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM, IN BOTH SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE(DIRT,DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS) IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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: REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING. REPAIR WALL BASE(LARGE OPENING) IN HALLWAY LEADING TO ENGINEER'S OFFICE IN THE BOILER ROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN STAFF WASHROOM ON FIRST ON LOWER LEVEL.
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 THE FOLLOWING:IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN NEW BUILDING( MIDDLE WASH BOWL INOPERABLE, WASHBOWL NEAR URINALS NEEDS A NEW HANDLE ON HOT WATER SIDE THAT RUNS INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS, NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL NEAR WALL. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL AND BROKEN TOILET IN 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.
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 THE FOLLOWING:IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN NEW BUILDING( MIDDLE WASH BOWL INOPERABLE, WASHBOWL NEAR URINALS NEEDS A NEW HANDLE ON HOT WATER SIDE THAT RUNS INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS, NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL NEAR WALL. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL AND BROKEN TOILET IN 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.
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
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