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Esmond Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

Esmond 1865 W Montvale (11334S), CHICAGO 60643 School
March 7, 2018 Canvass License #23131
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE BOYS, AND GIRLS RESTROOMS IN THE ANNEX, ENGINEER HAD TO TURN THE SHUT OFF VALVE IN THE CEILING ON, IT WAS SHUT OFF.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO WHITE BOX FREEZERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR(EXPOSED INSTILLATION0/INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT ANNEX, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT/RESEAL AT REAR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ANNEX. ALSO CLEAN/REMOVE DUSTY CEILING TILES IN SERVING LINE OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INSIDE WATER STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN/DINING AREA
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: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD FALLING/NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO LIGHT IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD FALLING/NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO LIGHT IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections