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IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY (AKA: VILLAGE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY) 800 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60607 Children's Services Facility
June 26, 2012 License License #1963420
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND DEFORST ICE BOX FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS AT TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND AT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 2COMP SINK AT TEACHER'S LOUNGE TO REMOVE GRIME.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS.
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: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS.
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
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections