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THE GARDNER SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THE GARDNER SCHOOL 1301 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60607 Children's Services Facility
August 17, 2016 Canvass License #2240749
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR CURRENTLY IN USE IN INFANT ROOM, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 51.7F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES WILL USE REFRIGERATION ON SITE IN PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN INFANT ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING SINK AREA IN INFANT ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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: EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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