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McCUTCHEON BRANCH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

McCUTCHEON BRANCH (AKA: JOHN McCUTCHEON BRANCH) 4850 N KENMORE, CHICAGO 60640 School
March 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2225475
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 60.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F TO 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 BASE OF CAN OPENER RUSTY NOT CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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: 5-205.15 LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE WITHA SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S/GIRL WASHROOMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 BROKEN CEILING WHICH WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND PIPE ABOVE HOT WATER TANK(EAST AREA),ALSO HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPE AT DISH ROOM.SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PARTIALLY OPENED CEILING AT LUNCH ROOM BY THE WINDOWS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,REPAIR CAUSE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 BROKEN CEILING WHICH WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND PIPE ABOVE HOT WATER TANK(EAST AREA),ALSO HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPE AT DISH ROOM.SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PARTIALLY OPENED CEILING AT LUNCH ROOM BY THE WINDOWS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,REPAIR CAUSE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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