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SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5900 N Winthrop AVE, CHICAGO 60660 School
November 8, 2013 Canvass License #25571
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CHIPPED, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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: NOTED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM (OLD/TRADITIONAL BUILDING 3RD FLOOR) ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE STAIRCASE (NORTH SIDE OF OLD TRADITIONAL BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA AND CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER (REAR SERVING LINE AREA).
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER (REAR SERVING LINE AREA).
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