FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CICS AVALON PARK/SOUTH SHORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 29, 2012
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License #2255640
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 60 -70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE LOWER LEVEL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON LOWER SHELF OF WHERE NAPKINS ARE STORED AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MOP SINK CLOSET/ROOM, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR DELIVERY AREA, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN DINING AND SERVICE LINE AREA, IN KITCHEN STORE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR LEFT LOWER CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN DINING ROOM AREA AND MAKE SURE ALL OTHER DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SAME UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR(MAKE IT LEVEL) AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR(MAKE IT LEVEL) AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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