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MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 917 W 88th St (8800S), CHICAGO 60620 School
December 5, 2012 Canvass License #26651
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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 #38
CRITICAL
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.
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: HANDWASHING FACILITY(BRADLEY) IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM HAS VERY LOW PRESSURE, MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
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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