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PORTAGE PARK Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PORTAGE PARK (AKA: PORTAGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 5330 W Berteau(4200N), CHICAGO 60641 School
April 11, 2018 Canvass License #25011
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM #101, 104 AND 105 (NEW BUILDING). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRINKING FOUNTAINS IN 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS (NEW BUILDING).
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE (NEW BUILDING) ESPECIALLY BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, FLOOR INSIDE PLUMBING ROOM (2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING), GYM STORAGE ROOM FLOORS IN OLD BUILDING, FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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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