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HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 7510 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60626 Children's Services Facility
April 29, 2016 Canvass License #2215561
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE OF FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN SAME.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections