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Deneen Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Deneen 7240 S WABASH (45E), CHICAGO 60619 School
October 30, 2012 Canvass License #22931
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHING 140-150 DEGREES WITH BOOSTER HEATER TURNED ON. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST EITHER USE DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS OR WASH, RINSE AND SAITIZE ALL FOOD TRAYS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES ON WEDNESDAY. BOOSTER HEATER MUST BE REPAIRED. FAX REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF UNIT TO 312-746-4240 ONCE REPAIRED. NO CITATION ISSUED(NO SCHOOL TODAY, REPORT CARD PICK-UP DAY).
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
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: MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON FLOORS IN BOTH KITCHEN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS, 5 ON FLOOR BY ICE MACHINE, 2 INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA, 15 ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASES IN JANITOR'S STORE ROOM INSIDE DINING ROOM, 15 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS & IN CORNERS IN DINING ROOM, 20 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN THE SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM, 30-40 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, 20-30 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, 10 ON COMPUTER TABLE & SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR BASES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 10-29-12 PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR WALLS OF BREAD WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIORS OF HOT BOXES ACROSS FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE INSIDE KITCHEN AREA, SHELVES IN PRE-K AND SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS.
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALL WASHROOMS, MOP CLOSETS AND IN THE DINING AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE WITH A STORAGE SHELF OR UNIT.
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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PIPE -FITTINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALLWAYS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSET(S). CLEAN ALL LOWER WALL BASES(COVES) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PIPE -FITTINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALLWAYS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSET(S). CLEAN ALL LOWER WALL BASES(COVES) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.
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.

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