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NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY 6140 S Melvina AVE, CHICAGO 60638 School
April 11, 2011 Canvass License #23491
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ART ROOM FLOOR AND SHOWER ROOM IN SAME LOCATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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: WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING IN SOME SECTIONS. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA. LIGHTSHIELDS IN CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPING IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. SEAL SAME. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN HALLWAYS AND ALSO BEHIND TOILET IN KDG ROOM. REMOVE SAME. DOORS 4, 7, 24, & WEATHERSTRIPPING NEED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ON CAFETERIA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELD NEEDED IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. ALL UTILITY SINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. ALL UTILITY SINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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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