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CYRUS H MCCORMICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MODULAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CYRUS H MCCORMICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MODULAR 2738 S SAWYER ST, CHICAGO 60623 School
March 27, 2014 Canvass License #1878445
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM CAFETERIA AND ALSO ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, NOR TOILET PAPER NOTED AT ANY BOY/GIRL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS THRU-OUT. OBSERVED GIRLS UTILIZING TOILET ROOM WITHOUT ANY ABOVE MENTIONED AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTD ALL SAID PRODUCTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. ALL WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED INCLUDING EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINER, TO REMOVE VISIBLE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1/24/13 (1279372) NOT CORRECTED: 38- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN CAN NOT HANDLE THE WATER FLOW FROM THE SINKS AND WILL OVERFLOW IF DRAINED. REPAIR THE PLUMBING SO THE SINKS CAN BE EASILY DRAINED IN A SANITARY MATTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, VISIBLE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CAFETERIA. FLOORS WITH ROTTED SURFACES SURROUNDING ALL UTILITY SINKS. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPAIR FLOOR AT SINKS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CAFETERIA. FLOORS WITH ROTTED SURFACES SURROUNDING ALL UTILITY SINKS. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPAIR FLOOR AT SINKS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.

Health Department Information

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