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SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5900 N Winthrop AVE, CHICAGO 60660 School
October 5, 2012 Canvass License #25571
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT ON/WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE. DISHMACHINE NOT USED AT THIS TIME. ALL MULTI-USE TRAYS/CONTAINERS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (200 PPM QUATS). DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 MISSING DOORS AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT 1ST ON TRADITIONAL SIDE OF BUILDING, OPENING IN WALLS AT SAME, HOLES IN WALLS IN GIRLS WASHROOMS AT 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS IN TRADITIONAL SIDE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS AT MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE LEAKING, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, BOYS 3RD FLOOR (TRADITIONAL SIDE) WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE, GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM FAUCETS LEAKING AT TRADITIONAL SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID SINKS.
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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS AT MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE LEAKING, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, BOYS 3RD FLOOR (TRADITIONAL SIDE) WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE, GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM FAUCETS LEAKING AT TRADITIONAL SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID SINKS.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections