Assoc. House Charter School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN. FACILITY NOT PROVIDING FOOD AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FILLED STEAM TABLES ALONG WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACES OF TABLE. MUST REMOVE SITTING WATER , CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN WHEN NOT IN USE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONE HANDWASHING SINK (77F), 2 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WASHBOWLS BETWEEN (60-76F) AND ONE 3-COMP SINK (70F) IN FOOD PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). FACILITY GIVEN TWO DAYS TO RESTORE HOT WATER, BY 9/11/20.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.