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Metcalfe Community Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Metcalfe Community 12339 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO 60628 School
October 28, 2014 Canvass License #31061
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF MILK INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS WAS FOUND AT 47.7F,THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED MILK DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS TOTAL COST $37.38,THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF COOLER WAS 41.8F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN THE PRE-K WASHROOM AND NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN THE KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM,MUST REPAIR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF IN SIDE THE CHEST COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF IN SIDE THE CHEST COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections