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HOWARD AREA ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

7647 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · School

Inspection summary

HOWARD AREA ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 7 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 17, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 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 once on April 8, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on October 4, 2012. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED STAINED SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET IN CLASS ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID SHELF. GREASE TRAP UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM BASE IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP SHELF CLEAN
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED UNEVEN/ BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN CLASS ROOM(A),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED RADIO/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM 5-17-2012, REPORT #1214788, AT PRESENT TIME. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED RADIO/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • STILL NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, STAINS AND DEBRIS.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. ALSO OBSERVED SIDE MAIN DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS(SOUTH DOORS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, NOR ENROLLMENT. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEEN SERVED TO STUDENTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION: COOKED CHICKEN,VEGETABLE ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS,INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, STAINS AND DEBRIS.

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