ANTON DVORAK ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 56.1F & WALK IN COOLER AT 60.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.TECHNICIAN ON SITE AT THIS TIME REPAIRING COOLERS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT TURKEY HAM ROLL AT 46.6F & 59-4OZ.CONTAINERS OF PUDDING 51.6F-56.6F STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS POSTED ON COOLERS AT THIS TIME.APPX.3LBS.$5.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES MORE THAN 200 IN KITCHEN BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEAR HAND SINK,ON WALL OUTLET,BEHIND STOVE,ON TOP OF SAFE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PANS ON SHELVING UNITS,OFFICE,PAPER STORAGE ROOM ON DESK,BOXES,UNUSED AFTER SCHOOL ROOM ADJACENT TO LUNCH ROOM IN 1- COMP SINK & ON FLOOR IN CLOSET,CUSTODIAL ROOM 117 ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER & SHELVING UNITS,PRE- K 103 ON SHELVING UNITS,PRE- K 101 LOWER CABINETS.ALSO DEAD MOUSE AT MOTOR OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOLES IN FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR RADIATOR.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.BOILER ROOM DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK & KEEP DOORS CLOSED.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING,LIDS WIDE OPEN,TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND IN CORRAL,LIDS PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER.MUST CLEAN GROUND IN CORRAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON DUMPSTER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED & TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST & 2ND FLOOR BOY'S & GIRL'S,1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF,PRE-K 101 & 103 HAND SINKS & 1- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN PRE-K 101 & 103,2ND FL. BOOK ROOM SHELVING UNITS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AT REAR DOOR,OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN ROOM 117.

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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN,WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. STAFF,PRE-K 103, LOW WATER PRESSURE.

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.PRE-K 103 NEEDS THERMOMETER.

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.PRE-K 103 NEEDS THERMOMETER.

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.