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WHITTIER ELEMENTARY 1900 W 23rd ST, CHICAGO 60608 School
February 22, 2019 Canvass License #25861
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS ARAMARK CLEAN UP PROCEDURES BUT NO DISINFECTANT ON PREMISES, VIREX ll 256, NOR DOES THE ENG. HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY IN THE LUNCH ROOM AREA AND THEY HAVE CHEMICAL, A-456 ll WHICH IS NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, ALSO LEAVE COPY OF POLICY AND DISINFECTANT WITH LUNCHROOM MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK IN THE LOWER PIPE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3RD COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT LUNCHROOM 017, WALL UNDER THE WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT LUNCHROOM 017, WALL UNDER THE WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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