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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
January 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #29191
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT PIPES WHICH LEAKE ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNUSED NOT WORKING ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, NEED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: UNSEALED PLASTIC COVING AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EAST DINING ROOM,ALSO PLASTIC TILES INSIDE THE DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF UNUSED WINDOW ARE BROKEN AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR MUST REPLACE,DUE TO ALREADY TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NAILS.
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: EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.

Health Department Information

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