Burnside Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. FOUND TWO BAGS OF FROZEN HAMBURGER PATTIES AND 4 BOXES OF FROZEN FISH STICKS IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE ATTACHED TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN COLD RUNNING WATER,UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES F OR PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen.

Time/temperature control foods must be thawed safely.

Approved thawing methods: Under refrigeration; Under cold running water; In microwave if immediately cooked; As part of cooking. Never at room temperature.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT RODENT PROOF. FOUND 4 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH BROKEN AND CRACKED LIDS. ALSO FOUND THAT LIDS HAVE BEEN GNAWED BY RODENTS CREATING LARGE OPENINGS. ALSO FOUND A LARGE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF A RECEPTACLE WITH GARBAGE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND. MUST REPLACE ALL AFFECTED RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE TORN SCREENS IN DINING ROOM IF WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. ALSO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER SINKS,TABLES AND LEDGES AS NEEDED.

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: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS.

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: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDER THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS ON THE 2ND 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ABOVE PREP,DISHWASHING AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ABOVE PREP,DISHWASHING AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.

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.