Dewitt Clinton Elementary School Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-17-2012, REPORT #1106365. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-29-12, REPORT #670942 #35 PEELING PAINT ON THE HALLWAY BETWEEN CLASSROOM 207 AND 209 OLD BUILDING WITH PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING, PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. ON 10-17-2012 STILL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT SAID PLACE.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090. ON 10-30-2012 STILL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT SAID PLACE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT,RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN AREA. TAGGED GIRLS WASHROOM "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. SCHOOL HAS OTHER AVAILABLE WASHROOMS TO BE USE BY THE GIRLS.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION:#14,CDI(CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE CLEAN ITEMS ARE STORED.(KITCHEN) OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN TOILET PAPER HOLDER FROM TEACHER'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER #5 AND WALK-IN COOLER #1, AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER #5.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPIT BALLS FROM CEILING AT BOY'S WASHROOM, ACROSS FROM ROOM 200, SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN GYM/LUNCH ROOM

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN GYM/LUNCH ROOM

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.