PASS
Risk 1 (High)
MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
December 5, 2012
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License #26651
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SINK OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY 1 COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM BY ENGINEER'S OFFICE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES(IF EASILY CLEANABLE) IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS(INCLUDING GIRL'S 3RD FLR WASHROOM). RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH URINAL IN 2ND FLR BOY'S WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITY(BRADLEY) IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM HAS VERY LOW PRESSURE, MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITY(BRADLEY) IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM HAS VERY LOW PRESSURE, MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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