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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 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #29191
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOM URINALS WITH AN AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. INCONSISTENT, UNABLE TO FLUSH OR TAKING AN EXTREME LENGTH OF TIME TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LARGE HOLES LOCATED IN THE FLOORS OF THE LUNCHROOM AND ONE FOUND UNDER A LUNCH TABLE FILLED WITH A PLASTIC SAFETY CONE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FILL ALL HOLES IN THE FLOORS.
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: LARGE HOLES LOCATED IN THE FLOORS OF THE LUNCHROOM AND ONE FOUND UNDER A LUNCH TABLE FILLED WITH A PLASTIC SAFETY CONE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FILL ALL HOLES IN THE FLOORS.
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
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