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ST. HELEN SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ST. HELEN SCHOOL 2347 W Augusta BLVD, CHICAGO 60622 School
March 28, 2012 Canvass License #2224807
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO THE NORTH DOUBLE DOORS RIGHT SIDE HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED IST FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECIEPT AND LOG COMPLETE BOOK AND MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE OVEN AND THE REACHIN 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BOYS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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 #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. CLEAN THE LIGHT LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOMS.
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 #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. CLEAN THE LIGHT LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOMS.
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.

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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