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Ruggles Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Ruggles 7831 S Prairie (300E), CHICAGO 60619 School
March 28, 2023 Canvass License #25181
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-85 MICE DROPPINGS DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE HOT HOLD HOLING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WHERE SHEET TRAYS AND POTS WERE OBSERVED, UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT LOCATED BY THE WINDOW IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEXT DOOR TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THERE ARE COLD HOLDING UNTIS STORED, ON THE COOLING RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COMPUTER AREA IN PRE-K ROOM 101 AND IN PRE-K ROOM 111 IN THE SHELVING UNITS AND ON THE SURFACE WHERE THE TOASTER WAS OBSERVED IN THE CUBBIE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A TRAP UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID DEAD RODENTS.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE MILK WAS OBSERVED, LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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