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Metcalfe Community Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Metcalfe Community 12339 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO 60628 School
October 25, 2018 Canvass License #31061
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND TABLES IN ENGINEER TOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED CORN STARCH, KETCHUP AND SALSA STORED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM TOILET ROOM.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS STORED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM TOILET ROOM.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS STORED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM TOILET ROOM.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

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