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PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL (AKA: JOHN J. PERSHING WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL/DOUGLASS) 3200 S Calumet (334E), CHICAGO 60616 School
May 25, 2010 Canvass License #26871
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
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: PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. DEFROST FREEZER COMPARTMENT INSIDE COOLER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REPAIR HAND DRYER INSIDE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASMENT.
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 WINDOW LEDGES WITH DUST/DIRT BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, LUNCHROOMS, AND TEACHERS 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 #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. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS/STAINS. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS FROM BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TOILET ROOMS. CAULK WALL BETWEEN WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CAP UNUSED PIPES AT WALL IN DRY STORAGE 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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER IN LUNCHROOM AND LIGHT BULBS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
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: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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