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Prescott Elementary Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

Prescott Elementary 1632 W Wrightwood (2600N), CHICAGO 60614 School
January 11, 2016 Canvass License #25021
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW OR AVAILABLE TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED (PASTA,MILK,CHICKEN TENDERS)ETC. MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN,LUNCHROOM,REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA,PRE-K ROOM 101 TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACK IN CEILING IN PRE-K ROOM 101 AND HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCHROOM.
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: MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON AT LEFT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. (G).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. (G) 2ND STALL &2ND FL. (B) LEAKY PIPE AT 2ND HAND SINK.
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: MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON AT LEFT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. (G).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. (G) 2ND STALL &2ND FL. (B) LEAKY PIPE AT 2ND HAND SINK.
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