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SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2018 N RICHMOND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · School

Inspection summary

SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 6, 2019, found no infractions.

3 of 12 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, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 February 27, 2017. 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 February 27, 2017. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 7, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 23 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2018. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2016. 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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the three compartment sink to have food debris accumulated in each compartment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed a urinal in the 2nd floor boys' washroom and a toilet in the 3rd floor boys' washroom not in use and out of order (not flushing). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE HOT WATER TANK NEAR TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR TO KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/11/16 REPORT#175170.(35)NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINNING ROOM AREA/INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS ON 1ST 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOMS NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Noted dust accumulation inside the vents of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Instructed to clean floors along wall base through out the kitchen and inside the utility room.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Noted stained ceiling tiles at the dinning room area and peeling paint on ceiling of the second floor hall way by the stairway. Instructed to clean, repair and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles and the peeling paint.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Noted low water pressure on one of two hand wash sinks in the girls bathroom on the second floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM UNDERNEAT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3RD FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKY UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING PIPE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in 1st floor, second floor classroom storage closets not clean, need cleaning(detailed), floors in boiler room area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas shall be replaced. 2nd floor ceiling by staircase by classroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor hallway, shall be provided.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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 RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET NEAR THE KITCHEN AND IN A CLUTTERED 1ST FLOOR JANITORS ROOM AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AND PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LUNCHROOM/MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AROUND THE PIPES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE JANITORS ROOM MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA,
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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.FOUND SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,MULTI-PURPOSE DINING ROOM-MUST REPLACE,SEAL OPENING ON LOWER WALL IN 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA AT KITCHEN-MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BOILER ROOM AREA,MAINTAIN ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.FOUND SOME TEACHERS WALKING IN-OUT OF KITCHEN DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WAS SERVED TO STUDENS.
  12. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SOME KIND OF SEPARATION STALLS BETWEEN TOILET BOWLS IN THE NEWLY CONSTUCTED TOILET IN THE BASEMENT NEW PRE-K CLASSROOM . ALSO REACH-IN MILK COOLER WALLS RUSTING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR [PAINT WITH NONE TOXIC PAINT].
    • 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. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASH,AND BROOM STORAGE SHELF BY KITCHEN HALL WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. FILTERS ON HOOD WITH BUILD UP OF DUST NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSET ROOM BY PRE-K CLASSROOM IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR BY CORNER DOOR EXIT WITH DEBRIS.
    • 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 REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AT BASEMENT,AND SOME CEILING TILE WITH OPENING AT SAME AREA.
    • 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 METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN REACH -IN COOLER AT ENTRANCE HALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE AND OR ORGANISE UN-NECESSARY AND UN USABLE CLUTTER IN CLOSET ROOM AND AT OLD TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT BY NEW PRE-K CLASSROOM. ALSO MUST REMOVE STACK OF CARDBOX BETWEEN FREEZER AND COOLER BY KITCHEN ENTRANCE HALL.

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