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Wells Comm. Acad. (H/S) Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Wells Comm. Acad. (H/S) 936 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60622 School
January 23, 2014 Canvass License #51071
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL CHIPS OFF FLOOR IN CANTEEN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORE ROOM ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE.
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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER, UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 212. MEN LOUNGE WASHROOM NEAR STAIRWAY #2. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 105. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS IN SERVING AREA.
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: PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER #4, WALK-IN FREEZER #3, AND BOOK STORE ROOM. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP SINK AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEFT SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM AND BOYS WASHROOM IN LOCKER ROOM. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS WITH NO WINDOW.
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: REPAIR LEFT SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM AND BOYS WASHROOM IN LOCKER ROOM. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS WITH NO WINDOW.
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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