FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S)
(AKA: VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN H/S)
5039 N Kimball AVE, CHICAGO 60625
School
March 24, 2023
Canvass
License #47081
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOILET IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM IN THIRD FLOOR. LEAK CAUSED WATER TO FLOW OUT OF STALL AND INTO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOILET IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM IN THIRD FLOOR. LEAK CAUSED WATER TO FLOW OUT OF STALL AND INTO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection