FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHICAGO WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
May 9, 2024
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License #2042653
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT PREP... INSIDE PANTRY ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNERS, ON TOP OF STOVE, INSIDE DRAWERS, AND ON TOP OF BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT BIN STORED ON TOP OF COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUR SIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WAS NOT RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE DRAWERS IN NEED OF CLEANING WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE DRAWERS IN NEED OF CLEANING WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection