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PILSEN ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PILSEN ELEMENTARY 1420 W 17th St (1700S), CHICAGO 60608 School
January 15, 2014 Canvass License #31141
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MICROWAVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNCLEAN. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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: MDF ROOM UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MDF ROOM AT ALL TIMES. LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
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: LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
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: HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3RD FLOOR HANDSINK SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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: HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3RD FLOOR HANDSINK SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections