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Lovett Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Lovett (AKA: JOSEPH LOVETT ELEMENTARY) 6333 W Bloomingdale, CHICAGO 60639 School
March 21, 2017 Canvass License #24241
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 107,ON FLOOR BEHIND CUBBIES AND LOWER SHELF IN LIBRARY AREA IN PRE-K ROOM 105,ON LOWER SHELF IN LUNCH ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN ANNEX.ALSO APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF CROSSOVER DOOR,DOCK DOOR,PRE-K ROOM 105 DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/21/17.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN PRE- K ROOM 107.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN PRE- K ROOM 107.
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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