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YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1839 N Richmond, CHICAGO 60647 School
February 17, 2015 Canvass License #25911
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: MISSING HANDLE DOOR AT THE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT. OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON 1ST FLOOR BY WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DUST BUIL-UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOM ON THRE THE EAST SIDE BUILDING. MUST REPAIR ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REPLACE BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COOLER. LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REPLACE BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COOLER. LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections