PASS
Risk 1 (High)
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
March 1, 2023
Canvass
License #3791
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 1, 2023. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TO ELEVATE FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TO ELEVATE FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection