PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Dirksen Elementary School Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
August 29, 2023
Canvass
License #22871
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE MEASURED AT 85.1F IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#124.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.THE OTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN SAME CLASSROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE MEASURED AT 85.1F IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#124.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.THE OTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN SAME CLASSROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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