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WELLS PREP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WELLS PREP (AKA: IDA B WELLS) 249 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO 60653 School
April 5, 2018 Canvass License #3240688
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND NO HANDSOAP IN THE BOYS WASHROOMS FOR HAND WASHING ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS; MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES IN ALL WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOOSE ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE COOLER; RESEAL OR REPLACE GASKET.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE SHIELD.
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 VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE SHIELD.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections