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Gillespie Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Gillespie 9301 S State ST, CHICAGO 60619 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
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.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
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 #33
MAJOR
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.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
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).
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: 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.
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 BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM.
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: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM.
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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