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CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL

1816 W GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 18, 2016, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on March 9, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • TILEING ON WALL NOT FINISHED ON WALL AT EAST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH TILING WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING NEEDS REPAIR,1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM FAUCET NEEDS REPAIR,2ND FLOOR FACULTY TOILET NEEDS REPAIR.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PRODUCE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT 3RD. FLOOR WEST 307 OUTSIDE WOMWNS RESTROOM, AND THE LIGHT SHIELD THERE IS NOT CLEAN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.ALSO 308 INSIDE THE BOYS RESTROOM THERE IS PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN OVER THE #10 CAN OPENER TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM BY DOOR 1, AND EXIT DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE MILK COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.STORAGE BOXES ON FLOORS IN ROOM 221, MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM/LUNCHROOM STORAGE AREA,AND ON FLOORS IN MDF ROOM. MUST CLEAN. ALSO FLOORS CRACKED IN LUNCHROOM STORAGE AREA/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT HANGING,WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN CEILING AREAS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.4F-48.7F,INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 1% LOWFAT MILK,WHOLE MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DATED 3/17/2011 MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL EXPIRED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B1.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR/HONORE STEET.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. SEAL CRACK IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. CLEAN DOOR TO KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY EXIT DOOR IN DINING ROOM.

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