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JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL/MODULAR/ANNEX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL/MODULAR/ANNEX (AKA: JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL/MODULAR/ANNEX) 3737 W 31st St (3000S), CHICAGO 60623 School
April 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #23312
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150919 3/23/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF DOORS #1,3 & 6.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM,PRE-K ROOM 502.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM 502,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM OF PRE-K ROOM 501.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,LUNCHROOM.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PRE-K ROOM 501 AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K ROOM 407.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 407 TOILETROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 407 TOILETROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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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