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CHARLES SUMNER ELEMENTARY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

CHARLES SUMNER ELEMENTARY (AKA: SUMNER ELEMENTARY) 4320 W Fifth Ave (800S), CHICAGO 60624 School
January 30, 2014 Canvass License #31221
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CORN DOGS AND HAMBUGERS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
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: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE ANNEX MAIN KITCHEN.
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: NOTED NO LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (ANNEX MAIN KITCHEN).
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: NOTED NO LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (ANNEX MAIN KITCHEN).
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections