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JAMES G. BLAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

JAMES G. BLAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1420 W Grace AVE, CHICAGO 60613 School
January 10, 2018 Canvass License #22261
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM PART OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY WITH PEELING PAINT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON HALLWAY AT ANNEX BUILDING AND DINING AREA. REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. A LOT OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR(RUGS,ART MATERIALS ETC INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR #6.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR,FOR HOUSEKEEPING PURPOSE.
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: PEELING PAINT ON PIPES INSIDE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE LUNCH ROOM.WALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE-SEAL WALL. UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE AND BY THE TRAY LINE,RESEALED. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SECOND DOOR OF ANNEX BUILDING,REPLACE.
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: PEELING PAINT ON PIPES INSIDE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE LUNCH ROOM.WALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE-SEAL WALL. UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE AND BY THE TRAY LINE,RESEALED. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SECOND DOOR OF ANNEX BUILDING,REPLACE.
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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