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NASH ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

NASH ELEMENTARY 4837 W Erie, CHICAGO 60644 School
April 13, 2012 Canvass License #24641
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP 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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND SOME MISSING BASEBOARDS (COVING) IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TIOLET ROOMS IST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. BROKEN FLOOR UNDER TOILET IN THE 4TH AND 5TH STALLS GIRLS ROOM AND 1ST STALL IN THE BOYS ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAYS AND TOILET ROOMS. ALSO PROVIDE COVING AND FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS.
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: Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE ALL THE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP 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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP 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
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