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NEAL F. SIMEON HIGH SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

NEAL F. SIMEON HIGH SCHOOL 8147 S Vincennes (448W), CHICAGO 60620 School
November 4, 2011 Canvass License #53061
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
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.REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON DOORS TO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND SERVICE LINE AREAS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. CLEAN DUST FROM CONDENSER ON COLD HOLDING BOX IN KITCHEN.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR, AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING STORAGE ROOMS & MOP CLOSETS) ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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: REPAIR OPENING IN WALL ABOVE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR TOILET(GIRL'S-2 SOUTH). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. RE-POSITION ALL LOOSE CEILING TILES IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN AREA, AND SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE SAME.
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: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN.
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: REPAIR INOPERABLE HAND WASHING FACILITY IN GIRL'S WASHROOM(FIRST FLOOR).
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: REPAIR INOPERABLE HAND WASHING FACILITY IN GIRL'S WASHROOM(FIRST FLOOR).
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
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