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WESTCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

WESTCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 409 W 80th St (8000S), CHICAGO 60620 School
September 20, 2011 Tag Removal License #26381
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP UPPER SECTIONS OF UNIT AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST EITHER REPLACE LIDS/UNIT OR ONLY USE BOTTOM SECTION OF SAME WHICH ONLY HOUSES 2 CRATES WHICH WERE FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DRIP/EVAPORATION PAN UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHICH RESULTS IN WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR-MUST REPAIR SAME.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ENTIRE CAN OPENER.
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: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, KG, STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.
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: PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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: PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections