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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
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.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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).
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 #38
CRITICAL
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.
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 #38
CRITICAL
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.
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.

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