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JOHN MILTON GREGORY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

JOHN MILTON GREGORY (AKA: GREGORY ELEMENTARY) 3715 W Polk (800S), CHICAGO 60624 School
March 12, 2015 Canvass License #23441
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM AND 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. ENGINEER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR THESE WASHROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOMS. ENGINEER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DOORS #4 AND #5 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE OVEN NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DOORS #4 AND #5 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE OVEN NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

Health Department Information

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