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Gale Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Gale Community Academy 1631 W JONQUIL TER, CHICAGO 60626 School
September 27, 2012 Canvass License #31081
10
Total Violations
5
Critical
5
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: WE(ASSISTANT ENGINEER AND MY SELF)OBSERVED AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT THIRD FLOOR CHILDREN'S COMING OUT THE WASHROOM DRYING THEIR HANDS ON THEIR PANTS AND SHIRTS,FOUND THE WASHROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AND HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-30-2012, REPORT #670210 #34-REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, IN ROOM 103. #35-REMOVE EXCESS PEELING PAINT IN GIRLS WASHROOM,2ND AND THIRD FLOOR; ALSO IN BOYS WASHROOM AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR.REMOVE SPIT PAPER BALLS STUCK AN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD. #38- REPLACE MISSED HOT WATER HANDLER AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM(THIRD FLOOR)FIRST WASHBOWL BY THE EXIT DOOR. SOME OF DRINKING FOUNTAIN ON HALLWAYS IN POOR REPAIR(NO WATER PROVIDED)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER FLOW AND MAINTAIN. #38- NO VENTILATION PROVIDE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-090
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIUOS VIOLATION #29
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INKITCHEN AND STAFF WASHROOM,DUST AND INSECTS.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RAW WOOD IS PARTIALLY PLACED AT MISSING WALL TILE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE WALL TILES(UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL).ALSO MEN'S WASHROOM WALL TILE ARE BROKEN BY THE WASHBOWL WEST SIDE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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: PROVIDE VENTILATION AT STAFF WASHROOM ACROSS THE KITCHEN, NORTH SIDE
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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIUOS VIOLATION #29
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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIUOS VIOLATION #29
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.

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