FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
KILMER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
January 24, 2013
Canvass
License #24021
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #27
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: WE THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND MY SELF FOUND THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS WITHOUT SOAP,PAPER TOWELS AND HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT IN WORKING CONDITIONS. OLD BUILDING: SECOND FLOOR BOY AND GIRLS WASHROOM ACROSS ROOM # 211 AND #214,OBSERVED CHILDREN'S WASHING HAND ONLY WITH WATER SHAKING THEIR HANDS TO BE ABLE TO DRY THEM,DRYING THEIR HANDS ON UNIFORM OR USING TOILET PAPER WHICH THE PAPER GOT STOCK ON HANDS. SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS,NEW BUILDING.OLD BUILDING MEN'S WASHROOM NO SOAP NO HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED, ACROSS FROM ROOM #111.GIRL'S WASHROOM AT OLD BUILDING ACROSS FROM ROOM #115 NO SOAP. OBSERVED ONE TEACHER PROVIDING SOAP TO CHILDREN'S,HOWEVER NO PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT WASHROOM AND CHILDREN'S DRIED THEIR HANDS ON UNIFORM. ANOTHER TEACHER AT FIRST FLOOR PROVIDED SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER THE CHILDREN USED THE WASHROOM,SOME THE CHILDREN'S WASHED THEIR HANDS ONLY WITH WATER,SOME OF THE CHILDREN DID NOT WASH HANDS,AFTER EACH CHILD GOT SANITIZING SOLUTION TEACHER PROVIDE THEM WITH TOILET TISSUE PAPER WHICH MUST OF THE PAPER GOT STUCK ON THEIR HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING WAS GIVEN TO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Why This Matters
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-26-2012, REPORT #679817 #32-REMOVE EXCESS RUST AND PAINT RADIATOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM ABOVE THE URINALS, THIRD FLOOR(NORTH SIDE). #34-REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM, AT THIRD FLOOR REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE OVENS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESS TOILET PAPER INSIDE THE VENT COVER IN GIRLS WASHROOM,FIRST FLOOR(SOUTH END),SECOND STALL.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN PIECE OF WOOD ON WALL INSIDE THE FOURTH STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR,SOUTH SIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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