FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
MOZART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
MOZART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(AKA: MOZART ELEM.SCHOOL & BRANCH ANNEX)
2200 N Hamlin AVE, CHICAGO 60647
School
September 5, 2023
Canvass
License #24611
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF NIBLETS AT 178F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM, 25 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ANNEX KITCHEN LOCKER ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ANNEX KITCHEN UTILITY ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE ANNEX PUMP ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE STORAGE CABINET OF ROOM 403 IN THE ANNEX BUILDING, 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STORAGE CAGE IN THE MAIN BUILDING KITCHEN AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE SAFE IN THE MAIN BUILDING KITCHEN STORAGE CAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT BOTH BUILDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE FOUND ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE ANNEX PUMP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD MICE ON THEM.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE FOUND ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE ANNEX KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE ANNEX PUMP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD MICE ON THEM.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
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