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Poe Classical Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Poe Classical 10538 S Langley (700E), CHICAGO 60628 School
March 6, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection License #29261
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BOILER ROOM (DEAD INSECTS).
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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM 023. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, MAIN ENTRANCE, HALLWAYS, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN GYM AND UNDER SINK IN LOWER LEVEL STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN LIBRARY.
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 MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON WASHBOWLS IN LOWER LEVEL, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. INCREASE PRESSURE ON FOUNTAINS NEAR BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM.
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: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON WASHBOWLS IN LOWER LEVEL, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. INCREASE PRESSURE ON FOUNTAINS NEAR BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM.
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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