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WELLS PREP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

WELLS PREP (AKA: IDA B WELLS) 249 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO 60653 School
August 28, 2013 Canvass License #3240688
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: IMPROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI USE ITEMS BEING USED TO SERVE FOOD WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NO SOAP PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NO SOAP PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

Health Department Information

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