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PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY 6938 S East End (1700E), CHICAGO 60649 School
October 28, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection License #31201
6
Total Violations
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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 DUST BUILD-UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM(105).
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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL FLOOR IN HALLWAY AT NORTH END OF BUILDING BY WATER FOUNTAIN ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM(303).
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: SEAL OPENING IN CORNER OF WALL IN STALL BY WALL IN FIRST FLOOR NORTH STUDENT WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM FROM CEILING IN PRE-K CLASSROOM(105). REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING AND REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARD ON WALL NEAR STUDENT COMPUTER DESK IN SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM(303). REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE WINDOW IN PRE-K CLASSROOM (103). PAINT RAW WOOD BASEBOARD AND REPLACE CRACKED WALL COVE BY SERVING LINE IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOILER ROOM AREA AND JANITOR'S CLOSETS. CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K AND SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS IN PRE-K AND SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

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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