FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Northwest Middle/Belmont-Cragin Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 20, 2022
Canvass
License #41121
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WARPED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND TRASH IS INACESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WARPED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND TRASH IS INACESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection