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Dewey Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

Dewey 5415 S Union(700W) AVE, CHICAGO 60609 School
November 20, 2012 Canvass License #22951
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE, EXPOSED GARBAGE, BOXES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED OR AVAILABLE IN STUDENTS TOILETS ROOM (NOR AVAILABLE TO BE PROVIDED BY TEACHERS). INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASHING POLICY IN PLACE AND HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE. HEAT/SMOKE STAINED WALLS/CEILINGS SURROUNDING OVENS. MUST REPAIR SAME.
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: RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE. HEAT/SMOKE STAINED WALLS/CEILINGS SURROUNDING OVENS. MUST REPAIR SAME.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections