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Carson (Old) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 21, 2018
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License #22601
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER, USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE AND PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (LETTUCE AND TOMATOES). ALSO NOTED HANDLING CELLPHONE AND IMMEDIATELY HANDLING VEGETABLES WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, CHANGING TASKS, ETC. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: ALL HANDSINKS IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/INSTALLED. HOT WATER IS AT 140.9F, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO EXTREMELY HOT WATER. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME (TEMPERED WATER AT 85F OR HOT WATER AT 100F). VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER WHERE YOGURT STORED NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FOOD HANDLER CURRENTLY USING AREA TO PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. CLOGGED UTILITY SINK AND TEACHERS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FOOD HANDLER CURRENTLY USING AREA TO PREPARE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. CLOGGED UTILITY SINK AND TEACHERS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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