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Stowe Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Stowe (AKA: STOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 3444 W Wabansia, CHICAGO 60647 School
April 4, 2014 Canvass License #25521
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cabinet drawers not clean, need cleaning.
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: Floors in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, had peeling paint/coating, shall be repaired/sealed. Floor in special education classroom had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in 3rd floor classrooms, 2nd floor classrooms, 1st floor classrooms not cleaning old building, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in classrooms in 1st floor, 2nd floor classrooms in new(annex)building not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in classrooms(storage rooms closets) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Bathroom floors in 2nd floor, 3rd floor old building not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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: Walls/ceilings that had peeling paint, damaged ceiling tiles, on 3rd floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor(rooms #311, #308, #309, #205,#204, #201, #104, #103, #101 shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles replaced.(old building. Bathrooms on 3rd floor, 2nd floor had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed(old building). Classroom storage rooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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: Missing/damaged, broken light shields in classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor 3rd floor and bsmt) shall be replaced. damaged light shields in pre-k room, special ed room shall be replaced.
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 #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Bathroom doors were missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors, for employee's bathroom, staff bathrooms, and unisex bathrooms in 1st, 2nd 3rd and bsmt floor in old building.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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