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GARY COMER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

7131 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · School

Inspection summary

GARY COMER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2011. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2013. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2013. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES, MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINETS UNDERNEATH SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. CLEAN FLOOR AND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS WHERE NEEDED.. ELEVATE ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA ON SHELVING(NO CRATES) SO THAT FLOORS UNDERNEATH ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADJUST CARTRIGES IN HAND SINKS(3) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • -DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CAGES ON LOWER LEVEL AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE/ELECTRICAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • -18-APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM BY WALL HEATER, ALONG WALL BASES IN ELECTRICAL ROOMS ON LOWER LEVEL, AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HALLWAY ON LOWER LEVEL WHERE EMERGENCY EXIT IS LOCATED - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. ALSO NOTED I/4 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS(YOUTH CENTER) AND SOUTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS BY THE HERB GARDEN. - MUST REPAIR MAKING DOORS TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020(SEE REPORT # 920250).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • -REPAIR HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. HOLSTER FOR CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE ,FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • -DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN HOOD(HEATING ELEMENT) ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CAGES ON LOWER LEVEL AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE/ELECTRICAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE IN BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOILET BOWLS IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOMS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. RINSE CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE REGISTERING AT 140 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES THE REQUIRED 180 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL CLOSET,MOP SINK CLOSET,ELECTRICAL CLOSETS,CATERING STORAGE ROOM INSIDE STORAGE BIN AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MIUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD,COMPOST MATERIALS AND OTHER GARBAGE PILED UP ON THE GROUND. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. ALSO NOTED A LARGE OPENING IN THE TOP OF ONE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE ALL RECEPTACLES,REPLACE CRACKED LID AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BOTTOM OF SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE IN BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOILET BOWLS IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOMS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

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