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MARQUETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

MARQUETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6550 S Richmond, CHICAGO 60629 School
September 21, 2022 Canvass License #24341
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN KITCHEN-ON TOP OF CHEMICAL BOTTLES ON FLOOR NEXT TO STEAMER,ON TOPSIDE IN BETWEEN STEAMERS,ON TOP OF A BOX OF PAPER LINERS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE,ON WHEEL LEDGE OF ROLLIN CART,ON LEDGE OF KETTLE, ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE BEHIND MEAT SLICER,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, & DISH STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.LUNCHROOM-BEHIND BOXES LINED UP ALONG WALLS.SERVING LINE (C)-UNDER REGISTER AND OTHER SIDE OF SERVING LINE AND ROLLING CART.PRE-K 115-ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF SHELVING UNIT.PRE-K 109-ON FLOOR NEXT TO TEACHERS DESK,ART EASLE AND LIBRARY AREA.PRE-K 110-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN CLOSET,CUBBIES,FIREPLACE,ON CARPET ALONG BENCH SEATING.PRE-K 108-ON SHELF OF DOLL HOUSE,HOUSE KEEPING AREA,MIRROR,WRITING AREA,BLOCK & SKILL SHELVES,ART EASLE AND TECHNOLOGY AREA.KITCHEN STAFF OFFICE-UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF CABINETS AND DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/21/22.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR #16. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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