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4747 S Union ST · Chicago, IL 60609
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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Exposed insulation around hot water pipe near food prep table, instructed to cover to prevent physical contamination
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL WITH EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT; ABOVE SINK NEAR CHEMICAL DISPENSERS IN KITCHEN AREA, IN GIRLS LOCKER ROOM ON WALL, ON CEILING IN BOYS' RESTROOM, ON CEILINGS ABOVE THIRD FLOOR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR IN THE CULINARY ARTS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR IN THE CULINARY ARTS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE THE 4TH FLOOR IN THE NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF WEST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS WHERE REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR ABOVE THE TOILETS; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAYS IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR ABOVE THE HANDSINKS; REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER WINDOW IN LUNCH ROOM AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER BOTH HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRENCH TOAST.MILK).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN TOILET ROOMS AT 88.0F- 4TH FL. BOY'S,90.3F- 3RD FL. BOY'S AND 80.0F-. 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN CULINARY ARTS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP,IN DIRTY CLOTHS HAMPER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,ON WALL OUTLET BAN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE ROLLING CART AND WHEEL BASES IN CULINARY ARTS AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER WINDOW IN LUNCH ROOM AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER BOTH HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS IN THE CULINARY CLASS KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND DAMAGED) IN THE CULINARY KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed metered faucets stay on for appx 1-4 seconds after being activated in student restrooms. Must provide 15 seconds of continuous water flow in all metered faucets at wash bowl sinks in all restrooms to allow for proper hand washing. Must maintain same. Observed no hot water at sinks #1 and #4 in boys 3rd floor restroom (near lunchroom). Must provide 100F hot water at all washbowl sinks in all restrooms. Must maintain same.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed open dispensing of hot and cold TCS foods in lunch room without the required hand washing sink in the same room. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot (100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign in dispensing area of lunch room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed material wrapped about pipes peeling/crumbling in kitchen and in lunchroom. Must remove porous materials. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed several broken, damaged, or missing floor tiles under coolers, sinks and ice machine in culinary arts room. Must repair all floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed peeling paint on walls in dry storage room and on ceilings above toilets in girls 3rd floor restroom across from room 309. Must make repairs/make smooth easily cleanable. Observed opening under door in rear corner of dry storage room in kitchen, and hole in baseboard in rear corner of culinary arts dry storage room. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN CULINARY ARTS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CULINARY ARTS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS IN CULINARY ARTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CULINARY ARTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN CULINARY ARTS.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PARTITION BETWEEN CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM AND DINING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND WASHING MACHINE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG WALL IN CULINARY DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN CULINARY ARTS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CULINARY ARTS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS IN CULINARY ARTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CULINARY ARTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
Location recorded for this inspection · Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) · 4747 S Union ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN CULINARY KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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