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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ACADEMY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ACADEMY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 644 W 71st St, CHICAGO 60621 School
April 28, 2014 Canvass License #26371
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THEY ARE DUSTY.
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 THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM WHERE THE REACHIN COOLRES ARE LOCATED, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER 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: IN HEAD START TOILET ROOM 102 THE WALLS HAVE PEELING PAINT.MUST REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM. CLEAN WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN DINING ROOM(CEILING TILES). SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED HAS DEBRIS INSIDE THEM.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED HAS DEBRIS INSIDE THEM. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS THAT HAVE NONE IN THE IST FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND BENT STALL DOORS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE NEW ONES. ALSO IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOMS SOME PARTITIONS ARE RUSTY AT THE BOTTOMS OF THEN. MUST PROVIDE NEW ONES.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS 1ST,2ND AND THIRD FLOORS.
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: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS 1ST,2ND AND THIRD FLOORS.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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