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Lovett Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

Lovett (AKA: JOSEPH LOVETT ELEMENTARY) 6333 W Bloomingdale, CHICAGO 60639 School
September 10, 2020 Canvass License #24241
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST A VALID, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF DENATURED SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE INSIDE INOPERABLE COOLER. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIME. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE BOX OF CHEESE TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-05. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections