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Smyth Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Smyth 1059 W 13th (1300S) ST, CHICAGO 60608 School
March 27, 2015 Canvass License #25411
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
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: FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, EXIT #3 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT CORNER OF SECOND DOOR, EXIT #11 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL INSIDE WASHROOM IN ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR MICROWAVE. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.
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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR EXIT#3 IN PRIMARY BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING THIRD FLOOR.
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: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH SERVING AREAS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE FOLLOWING FOUNTAINS, MIDDLE FOUNTAIN IN DINING AREA, BOTH FOUNTAINS IN SECOND FLOOR PRIMARY BUILDING, LEFT FOUNTAIN IN SECOND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING. REPAIR COLD WATER LEAK AT WASHBOWL IN MAIN BUILDING TEACHER LOUNGE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE WASHROOM.
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: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH SERVING AREAS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE FOLLOWING FOUNTAINS, MIDDLE FOUNTAIN IN DINING AREA, BOTH FOUNTAINS IN SECOND FLOOR PRIMARY BUILDING, LEFT FOUNTAIN IN SECOND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING. REPAIR COLD WATER LEAK AT WASHBOWL IN MAIN BUILDING TEACHER LOUNGE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE WASHROOM.
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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