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SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5900 N Winthrop AVE, CHICAGO 60660 School
May 23, 2011 Canvass License #25571
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON THE INSIDE WALLS / INSIDE TOP WALLS OF MICROWAVE OVENS IN DINING,AND IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM 111,AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT INVITATIONS.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE ROOM,DISH MACHINE ROOM,AND BOILER ROOM FLOORS. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VENTS ON CEILING IN DINING AND IN MGR'S OFFICE IN KITCHEN WITH DUST,NEEDS CLEANING. WALLS IN DISH MACHING ROOM WITH STAINS AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRD,AND ALSO WALL IN PRE.K ROOM 111 BEHIND 1COMP.SINK.
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. MUST REPAIR OUT LIGHTS IN PLUMBING ROOM AND IN GIRLS TOILET NEW BUILDING.
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. MUST REPAIR OUT LIGHTS IN PLUMBING ROOM AND IN GIRLS TOILET NEW BUILDING.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections