FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Gillespie Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 31, 2013
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #23321
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-24-13 ON REPORT# 920419 NOT CORRECTED: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED NOVEMBER 8, 2012 ON REPORT #1300404 NOT CORRECTED:-34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. -35- REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM CEILINGS AND UPPER WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. 38 ADJUST OR REPLACE FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DESKS IN COMPUTER LAB ON SECOND FLOOR IN NEW BUILDING, UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN, AND INTERIORS OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTED SECTIONS OF FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THAT ARE RUSTY OR NON LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS OF SCHOOL WHERE NEEDED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(INCLUDING BASEMENT BOILER ROOM AREA).
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PAINT RUSTY DOOR TO DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM INSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WASHROOM DOOR TO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DUSTY WALL VENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOM.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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