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Sherwood Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Sherwood 245 W 57th St (5700S) BLDG, CHICAGO 60621 School
January 22, 2013 Canvass License #25351
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS PRE-K CLASSROOM, IN CORNER OF GYM STORAGE AREA WHERE LEFT EXIT DOOR SIGN IS POSTED, IN STORAGE CLOSET BY MAIN ENTRANCE, OH SHELF IN UNUSED EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM BY BOILER ROOM, AND ON FLOORS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND, AND REPAIR #4 EXIT DOORS(1/2 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH BOTH) AND RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN(1/4 INCH GAP), MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT PR-K CLASSSROOM.
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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL WASHROOMS, ALL SECTIONS OF BOILER ROOM AND PRE-K CLASSROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, STORAGE ROOMS & AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOY'S WASHROOMS. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING & WALLS IN DINING ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS
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: CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LAST 15 SECONDS WHILE WASHING HANDS. REPAIR LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM AND ADJUST WASTE LINE PIPES DIRECTLY OVER FLOOR DRAIN.
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: CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LAST 15 SECONDS WHILE WASHING HANDS. REPAIR LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM AND ADJUST WASTE LINE PIPES DIRECTLY OVER FLOOR DRAIN.
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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