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NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY 5250 S Rockwell AVE, CHICAGO 60632 School
November 29, 2010 Canvass License #24671
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.OBSERVED MANY STUDENTS NOT WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS DUE TO NO SOAP & TOWELS BEING PROVIDED TO THEM BY TEACHERS ONLY HAND SANITIZER BEING PROVIDED ONCE LEAVING TOILET ROOM.OBSERVED SIGNS POSTED IN ALL TOILET ROOMS STATES STAFF WILL PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS PRODUCTS TO ALL STUDENTS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AND SANITIZER MAY BE USED IN ADDITION TO PROPER HAND WASHING.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM #10,,WATER METER,FAN ROOM#420.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TRIM ON LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOOR SWEEPS WORN ON LUNCH ROOM ,#2,8,9,#16,GYM DOOR.MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL.(OLD)BOY'S,MISSING WALLBASE IN PRE-K 117.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LUNCH ROOM WALL,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON SOME HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL,2ND FL.GIRL'S & BOY'S(NEW)&(OLD) BUILDING,LOW WATER PRESSURE & LEAKY TOILET IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 117 TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON SOME HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL,2ND FL.GIRL'S & BOY'S(NEW)&(OLD) BUILDING,LOW WATER PRESSURE & LEAKY TOILET IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 117 TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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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