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PULASKI COMMUNITY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PULASKI COMMUNITY ACADEMY 2230 W McLean, CHICAGO 60647 School
March 17, 2011 Canvass License #31211
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.FOUND SEVERAL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.MAIN BUILDING 1ST FLOOR,3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LACKING HAND SOAP,MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM LACKING HANDSOAP,ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING LACKING HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE --OBSERVED MANY STUDENTS SPLASHING WATER ON FLOORS/WALLS AND DRYING HANDS ON THEIR CLOTHINGS.ENGINEER MADE AWARE OF SUCH.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,HANDSINKS IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS IN ANNEX,TOP/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ANNEX BUILDING.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE THAT IS THE URINAL IN 2NDFLOOR (ANNEX) BOYS TOILET,1 FAUCET AT HANDSINK GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE THAT IS THE URINAL IN 2NDFLOOR (ANNEX) BOYS TOILET,1 FAUCET AT HANDSINK GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING.
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
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