FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
SOL CROWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 14, 2010
Canvass
License #2042634
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #12
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES,[PAPER TOWELS] IN KITCHEN, AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN WASHROOMS THRU-OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED STUDENTS WALKING OUT OF WASHROOMS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS, WHEN ASKED THEY STATED, "WE DO NOT WASH OUR HANDS, TEACHER HAS SANITIZER". WHEN I ASKED TWO TEACHERS ABOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THEY BOTH STATED. "WE ONLY PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER, WE NEVER HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOMS OR TO GIVE TO STUDENTS." INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Specific Requirements
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-301.11, 6-301.12
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NO CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #63208, DATED 12-07-2009. VIOLATIONS #32,33,34, & 35. 32, MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS INSIDE LUNCHROOM. 33. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE, PRE-K CABINETS, AND SHELVES INSIDE MUSIC EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET. 34. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BOILER ROOM. 35. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE KITCHEN WALLS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, AND TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES THRU-OUT LUNCH ROOM.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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