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NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY 6140 S Melvina AVE, CHICAGO 60638 School
February 8, 2016 Canvass License #23491
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING BEHIND STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. DOOR 7 LEFT SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PROTECT FROM RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #26
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: PRE-K CLASSROOM WITH HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. HANDSINK IS COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG TO EMIND TEACHERS AND STUDENT THAT SINK IS OUT OF ORDER. WORK ORDER PENDING WITH NO DATE AS TO WHEN SINK WILL BE CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TEACHER THAT STUDENTS MUST POTTY AT WASHROOM AREA WITH GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. TEACHERS AREA ALSON DIAPERING STUDENTS IN THAT AREA. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN A GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #26
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: PRE-K CLASSROOM WITH HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. HANDSINK IS COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG TO EMIND TEACHERS AND STUDENT THAT SINK IS OUT OF ORDER. WORK ORDER PENDING WITH NO DATE AS TO WHEN SINK WILL BE CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TEACHER THAT STUDENTS MUST POTTY AT WASHROOM AREA WITH GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. TEACHERS AREA ALSON DIAPERING STUDENTS IN THAT AREA. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN A GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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