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Inter-American Elementary Magnet School

851 W Waveland AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Inter-American Elementary Magnet School on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623181

Location recorded for this inspection · Inter-American Elementary Magnet School · 851 W Waveland AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
52242

Location recorded for this inspection · Inter-American Elementary Magnet School · 851 W Waveland AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES, AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.ALSO EMPLOYEE CAME IN, IN KITCHEN, TO REPORT FOR WORK, CHANGED AND PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND START TO SET UP PIZZA ON TRAYS,WITOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59436-11

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS BROKEN,PER EMPLOY STATEMENT(NOT USED SINCE YESTERDAY AT PRESENT TIME UNIT NOT IN USE).TAGGED UNIT .INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX# 312-7464240).NO CITATION ISUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.1 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,(CLEANING). NEED TO USE SINK ONLY FOR FOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST LUNCH ROOM AREA, ABOVE TRAY LINE.BROKE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE DINING TABLES.NEED TO CHANGE IT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM, NEXT TO DRY STORAGE(KITCHEN).

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How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 29191.

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