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PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4640 S Lamon (4900W), CHICAGO 60638 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
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.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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
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: INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLES AND PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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: 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.
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 #34
MINOR
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.
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.

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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