BETTY SHABAZZ INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK COOLER 46.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED 825 HALF PINTS OF PRAIRIE FARMS MILK STORED IN MILK COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47-48.2F WITH USE BY DATE 6-12-13 AND 6-13-13, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. MILK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 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 OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS INSIDE SINK IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOOR, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL AND DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED ON RIGHT WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CUBBIES IN LUNCHROOM AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS.

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND LUNCHROOM AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, ABOVE URINALS IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, UNDER SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM, AROUND OUTLETS IN LUNCHROOM. REPAIR WALL IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. REMOVE TISSUE OF CEILING IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM (WATER DAMAGE). REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW ON SECOND FLOOR.

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: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN ACTIVITY ROOM. REPAIR WATER FOUNTAIN IN ACTIVITY ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN ACTIVITY ROOM. REPAIR WATER FOUNTAIN IN ACTIVITY ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.