ADA S. MCKINLEY LAKESIDE ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT BOX WITH GREEN POISON PELLETS ON FLOOR INSIDE TEACHERS STORAGE ROOM WHERE BARBEQUE GRILLS ARE ALSO STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR PROPERLY STORE POISON IN ENCLOSED BOX ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231413 ON 06/11/10 NOT CORRECTED: #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAIN RACK AND OR DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY UTENSILS. DEFORST FREEZER IN WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN LUNCHROOM. REPAIR MESH SCREEN IN LUNCHROOM, #34 CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS, #37 PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BOYS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN CLOSET-LUNCHROOM BUILDING. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALUMINUM FROM BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLE AT PREP AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND WHITE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSET NEXT TO DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND WHITE RERIGERATOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT CEILING AT MAIN ENTRANCE, REPLACE AND OR REPAIR CEILING PANEL IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET IN SECOND BUILDING.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR DAIRY COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR DAIRY COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.