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ERNST PRUSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ERNST PRUSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4650 N Menard (5800W), CHICAGO 60630 School
May 7, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #25031
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-21-14,REPORT # 1402175 #34- OBSERVED BOILER ROOM FLOOR WITH EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. #38-OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS WASHBOWL FAUCETS PUSH BUTTONS WATER FLOW NOT AT 15 SECONDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PUSH BUTTONS WATER FLOW AT 15 SECONDS. #38- OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN PREP AREA AND MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. TODAY 4-30-15 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT,UNABLE TO CHECK ONE ROOM DUE TO WATER,WATER IS RUSTY.A STAFF:ENGINEER AND HOUSEKEEPING EMPLOYEE DINING AREA ARE LOCATED AT THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090.NO CITATION ISSUED AN EXTENSION WAS REQUESTED FOR THIS VIOLATION UNTIL JUNE 18,2015,WHICH WAS GRANTED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM PEELING PAINT O CEILING WALL,ALSO EXCESS PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SECOND FLOOR BY THE STAIRCASE.EXCESS PEELING PAINT IN BOILER ROOM/STAFF DINING AREA.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR,ON TOP THE COOKING EQUIPMEN(STOVE,MICROWAVE,TOASTER;ALSO PEELING PAINTS ON CHAIRS AND DINING TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.CRACKED SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN; PEELING PAINT/BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE RADIATOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE WINDOW,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.
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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL BY THE STALL, AT FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE SOUTH WALL AT GIRL'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.
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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL BY THE STALL, AT FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE SOUTH WALL AT GIRL'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.
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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