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FOSTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOSTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8530 S Wood (1800W), CHICAGO 60620 School
September 20, 2011 Canvass License #23261
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM STORAGE AREAS & IN MOP CLOSETS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN NEW BUILDING.
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: CLEAN ALL WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSETS. SEAL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN CORNERS OF WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN NEW BUILDING. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING(2ND FLOOR). CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN BOY'S WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR(NEW BUILDING). SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(NEW BUILDING). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN AREA (INCLUDING STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOMS & DINING AREA) WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE URINALS IN BOY'S WASHROOMS, AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE IN CEILING IN SAME(OLD BUILDING). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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 UNSHIELDED LIGHT IN WALK-IN MILK COOLER AND REPLACE LIGHT AND MISSING SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER BY FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL OLD SINGLE FAUCETS THAT HAVE TO BE HELD DOWN WHILE WASHING HANDS MUST BE REPLACED WITH FAUCETS THAT WILL ALLOW ONE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY.
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: ALL OLD SINGLE FAUCETS THAT HAVE TO BE HELD DOWN WHILE WASHING HANDS MUST BE REPLACED WITH FAUCETS THAT WILL ALLOW ONE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY.
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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