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LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY 646 N Lawndale (3700W), CHICAGO 60624 School
February 2, 2017 Canvass License #3283635
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS IN THE LUNCH ROOM/SERVING AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHEVLING UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 014 TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND 2nd FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.
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: NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE KIDS DINING AREA, REAR WALL AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASS ROOM(110)ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE CEILING,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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: NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE KIDS DINING AREA, REAR WALL AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASS ROOM(110)ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE CEILING,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections