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WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL (AKA: WILLAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL) 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave, CHICAGO 60631 School
March 6, 2012 Canvass License #46311
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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: Walls that had exposed cinder blocks, walls in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in lunchroom, classrooms 1st floor, 2nd fl,3rd floor shall be repaired/sealed.Missing ceiling tiles in classrooms shall be provided. Peeling paint in staircases shall be repaired.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bathrooms 3rd floor, 2nd floor shall be provided, broken/damaged and missing light shields in classrooms, bathrooms in older building shall be replaced.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bathrooms 3rd floor, 2nd floor shall be provided, broken/damaged and missing light shields in classrooms, bathrooms in older building shall be replaced.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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