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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 10, 2016 Canvass License #46311
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE .
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS, HALLWAY FLOORS THROUGHOUT (1ST, 2ND, 3RD FLOOR) BUILDING.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE ALL JANITOR'S CLOSET (ROOM 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 2-4) WITH HEAVY DUST, GARBAGE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN REAR (BY DINING AREA).
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: NOTED POST WALL IN MIDDLE OF DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FIX.--------MUST REPAIR MOP SINK WALL INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOM 3-1.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD AND MILK SPILLAGE AROUND DINING AREA.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK/HANDLE AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------NOTED PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING IN SENDING SCHOOL AREA OR THE PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK/HANDLE AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------NOTED PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING IN SENDING SCHOOL AREA OR THE PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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