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Kozminski Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Kozminski 936 E 54th St (5400S), CHICAGO 60615 School
February 21, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection License #31151
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, RACKS, PREP TABLES, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, BOILER ROOM, FIRE PUMP ROOM, PRE-K CLASSROOM, MDF ROOM, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS AND COATS/ OFF BAGS IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM.
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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, DRY STORAGE, BOOK ROOM, LOUNGE, ETC. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER LISTENING CENTER IN PRE-K ROOM. SEAL OPENING BEHIND TOILET IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD IN STORAGE ROOM 309. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASSROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS PRE-K WASHROOM.
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: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS PRE-K WASHROOM.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections