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Metcalfe Community Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Metcalfe Community 12339 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO 60628 School
October 1, 2012 Canvass License #31061
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS.
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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.
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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN FIRST AND THIRD STALL IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR 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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN FIRST AND THIRD STALL IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR 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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections