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MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY 5134 S LOTUS, CHICAGO 60638 School
January 15, 2013 Canvass License #25661
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: BOYS TOILET ROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING (1ST AND 2ND FLOOR) IN POOR REPAIR, TOILETS UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TOILETS DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTD TO REFRAIN FROM USING AFFECTED TOILET ROOMS AND USE OTHER FACILITIES THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATIONM. CLEAN SAME.
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: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATIONM. CLEAN SAME.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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