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Lovett Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Lovett (AKA: JOSEPH LOVETT ELEMENTARY) 6333 W Bloomingdale, CHICAGO 60639 School
April 30, 2015 Canvass License #24241
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
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: NOTED OVER 20 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE ANNEX ROOMS 208,219,227 ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCT TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 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 #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX AND BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (EAST END) AND GIRLS (WEST END) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. JANITOR PROVIDED HAND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD UP INSIDE TWO MILK COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AN MAINTAIN.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR BASE BOARDS IN THE THE MAIN DINNING AND PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS: 202,204,206 IN THE MAIN BUILDING. TEACHER WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, HAS PEELING PAINT ON CEILING.
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: LIGHT MUST BE SHEILDED INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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: MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NOTED TO ENGINEER THAT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE IN THE MAIN BUILDING, BOYS FIRST & SECOND FLR WASHROOMS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN(MIDDLE FAUCET) IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NOTED TO ENGINEER THAT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE IN THE MAIN BUILDING, BOYS FIRST & SECOND FLR WASHROOMS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN(MIDDLE FAUCET) IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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