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WHITTIER ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY 1900 W 23rd ST, CHICAGO 60608 School
November 6, 2012 Canvass License #25861
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 2ND HAND DRYER IN THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX BATHROOM IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE HAND DRYER.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET FLOOR IS ROTTEN WOOD, REPAIR THE FLOOR.
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 CEILING IN ROOM 308 AND THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS ROOM HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED TILES AND THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS ROOM CEILING IS FULL OF PAPER. THE COMPUTER SERVER ROOM ATTACHED TO ROOM # 103 IS FULL OF PAINT CHIPS, USE DUST FREE CLEANING METHODS TO CLEAN UP THE PEELING PAINT. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE SLIDING DOOR MILK COOLER HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE SLIDING DOOR MILK COOLER HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

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