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PICKARD ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PICKARD ELEMENTARY (AKA: JOSIAH PICKARD ELEMENTARY) 2301 W 21st Place (2132S), CHICAGO 60608 School
March 20, 2013 Canvass License #24961
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SNEEZE GUARDS OF SERVING LINES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND MAINTAIN.
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: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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: MUST REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM CEILING OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR IN OLD BUILDING. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON SECOND FLOOR AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THIRD FLOOR OF GIRLS WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS. SOME AREAS OF HALLWAY WALLS AND CEILING IN OLD BUILDING HAVE DAMAGE FROM A WATER LEAK. PAINT WAS SCRAPED FROM THESE AREAS; MUST REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM CEILING OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR IN OLD BUILDING. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON SECOND FLOOR AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THIRD FLOOR OF GIRLS WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS. SOME AREAS OF HALLWAY WALLS AND CEILING IN OLD BUILDING HAVE DAMAGE FROM A WATER LEAK. PAINT WAS SCRAPED FROM THESE AREAS; MUST REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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.

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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