Burnside Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE AND IN CONTACT WITH THE BAKING SERVING PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AND STORE IN A LOCATION WHERE CONTAMINATION WON'T OCCUR.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.3 F-49.8 F. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED WERE: SOUR CREAM, ITALIAN DRESSING, SALSA, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, MINCED GARLIC IN WATER, VEGETABLE BASE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE/RATS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 50-100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE, OFFICE, KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 104, HAND WASHING SINK RUNNING WATER IS YELLOW IN COLOR. NOTIFIED ENGINEER AND SYSTEM WILL BE FLUSHED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.