AVONDALE-LOGANDALE SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR THIS LOCATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THIS KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE OR ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AT THIS SCHOOL LOCATION. MUST PROVIDE.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LARGE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES OR PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM REPAIRED WITH RAW WOOD AND EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE FOAM SEALANT.-----CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM AT SEVERAL WALLS. MUST REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: WALL IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM REPAIRED WITH RAW WOOD AND EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE FOAM SEALANT.-----CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM AT SEVERAL WALLS. MUST REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.