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ERICSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

ERICSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3600 W FIFTH AVE, CHICAGO 60624 School
March 9, 2016 Canvass License #29051
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED HANDWASHING FACIITY IN PRE-K 115(ENTIRE CABINET INTERIOR AND SINK RUSTY AND CABINET INTERIOR OF GRAY SPICE CABINET IN MANAGER'S OFFICE).
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 ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH WINDOWS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM, AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN CORNER NEAR UNUSED HAND WASHING FACILITY(MASSIVE DEBRIS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EQUIPMENT AND TABLE IN COMPUTER AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN HEAD START 102(MASSIVE DUSK BUILD-UP AND STAINS NOTICED).
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: FLOOR TILES ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(ALSO UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) MUST BE CLEANED, PAINTED OR REPLACED(HEAVILY STAINED). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BASE BEHIND UNUSED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN PRE-K 115. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM.
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: CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING, OR REPLACING: IN THE HEAD START AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS, IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN THE HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT, IN FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND IN ALL STUDENT WSHROOMS(EXTREME DIRT BUILD-UP, WATER STAINED, OR IN POOR REPAIR). CEILING VENTS IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND/OR PAINTED. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PRE-K CLASS 115,
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHBOWL NEAR WALL IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM, 3 OUT OF 7 WASHBOWLS IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM, AND 2 OUT OF 7 NEED REPAIRING IN 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKING VALVE(LARGE PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR) IN BOILER ROOM NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK.
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 HOT WATER FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHBOWL NEAR WALL IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM, 3 OUT OF 7 WASHBOWLS IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM, AND 2 OUT OF 7 NEED REPAIRING IN 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKING VALVE(LARGE PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR) IN BOILER ROOM NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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