Norwood Park Elementary School Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN INSULATION ON WRAPPED PIPE INSIDE ROOM #110,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANBLE SURFACE,ROOM IS USED FOR CHILDREN.GREEN MATS USED ON WALL INSIDE THE ELEVATORE NOT MAINTAINED:BROKEN SEVERAL HOLES WITH HANGING MATERIAL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WOOD FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK AT SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SPIT BALLS ON WALLS AND DOOR WINDOW INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SAME WASHROOM(WEST AND EAST WALL);PEELING PAINT GIRLS WASHROOM ABOVE THE WASHBOWLS AT SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXCESS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD ON HALLWAY ABOVE PREP TABELS BY ENTRANCE DOOR #3,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXCESS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD ON HALLWAY ABOVE PREP TABELS BY ENTRANCE DOOR #3,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.