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Inter-American Elementary Magnet School Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Inter-American Elementary Magnet School 851 W Waveland AVE, CHICAGO 60613 School
April 8, 2010 Consultation License #29191
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD
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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.
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