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Risk 1 (High)
PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School
June 13, 2011
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #23671
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLES AND PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BEHIND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BEHIND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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