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3900 W PETERSON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659
CHARTER SCHOOL
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CICS NORTHTOWN ACADEMY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CICS NORTHTOWN ACADEMY · 3900 W PETERSON AVE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES LEAK WHEN TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Location recorded for this inspection · CICS NORTHTOWN ACADEMY · 3900 W PETERSON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COLD TRAYLINE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO TRAYS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 51.7F. PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 47.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 4, VALUE $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WE OBSERVED THE TRAY LINE UNIT, USED THE TOP PART TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS. A THIN LAYER OF ICE MAT IS PROVIDED INSIDE THE TRAYLINE WHICH MELTS QUICKLY, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT IS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION THAT'S WHY AN ICE LINER IS USED ON TOP AND THE FOOD IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.7F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 47.9F, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE GRIMES ON FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Location recorded for this inspection · CICS NORTHTOWN ACADEMY · 3900 W PETERSON AVE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE CANTEEN NOW BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND-OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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206 of 276 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 2929301.
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