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HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7525 S Harvard (332W), CHICAGO 60620 School
February 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #23581
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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