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WARD, JAMES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WARD, JAMES (AKA: JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 2701 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO 60616 School
June 15, 2011 Canvass License #25751
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP, CABINETS, SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT TEACHERS LOUNGE/LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, FAN GURADS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, BEHIND VENDING MACHINE UNITS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN TABLES AND PUNCH BOWL IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
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. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BOILER ROOM AND CLEAN STAIRCASE AT 3RD FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER/OFFICE AREA.
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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
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 #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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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