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McDowell Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

McDowell 1419 E 89TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 School
October 11, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection License #26421
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-24-11 NOT CORRECTED:-34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. -38-MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-41- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET,THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM,THE CLOSET IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING, AND IN 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: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR HOLES IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL ABOVE TILE BY DOOR IN TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
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: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR HOLES IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL ABOVE TILE BY DOOR IN TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
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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