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DUNBAR VOC. (H/S) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

DUNBAR VOC. (H/S) (AKA: DUNBAR VOCATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY) 3000 S King Dr (400E), CHICAGO 60616 School
June 9, 2010 Canvass License #53021
11
Total Violations
3
Critical
5
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINES IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LIME SCALE AND BLACKISH,PINKISH COLORED SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL, PIPING, AND INTERIOR SIDES COMING IN CONTACT WITH WATER USED TO MAKE ICE CUBES IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND RUSTY SCREWS DRIPPING RUST COLORED SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBES IN ICE MACINE IN KITCHEN. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON ICE MACHINES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNITS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND TWO OF TWO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR NOT OPERATING NOR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR MALE STUDENTS TO DRY HANDS AFTER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND DRYING DEVICES AND OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MALE STUDENT LEAVING 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH WET HANDS. MAINTENANCE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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 #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN CULINARY ARTS FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVERING IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACINE AREA. REPAIR RAGGED, RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS AT LOCKERS IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENS FOR LUNCH ROOM AND KITCHEN WINDOWS AND OR KEEP CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT FLOOR SECTIONS INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE AND FLOORS AT UNUSED SERVING LINE IN LUNCHROOM TO REMOVE DARK BUILDUP.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD SPLATTERS, AND STAINS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT SECTIONS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN BY WINDOWS AND ABOVE FOOD SERVING LINE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID AREAS. REPLACE SOILED, WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN LUNCHROOM AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LUNCHROOM. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY IN LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN, AND TOILET ROOMS.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REFRIGERATION, FREEZER UNITS AND AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS, SPILLS, AND STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AND CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE SHOWER STALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN, REPAIR FOUR OF EIGHT WASHBOWLS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR, PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARMENT SINK/EYE WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN MENS TEACHERS LOUNGE TOILET ROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE SHOWER STALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN, REPAIR FOUR OF EIGHT WASHBOWLS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR, PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARMENT SINK/EYE WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN MENS TEACHERS LOUNGE TOILET ROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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