Carson (Old) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/INSTALLED. HOT WATER IS 136.0F, STAFF UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDSWASHING (85F-100F). VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: ALL HANDSINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/INSTALLED. HOT WATER IS AT 125F AND ABOVE, 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.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM NOT CORRECTED: 38 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 AND ALSO SERVING LINE IN SAME AREA. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING AND HANGING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE EQUIMENT STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING AND HANGING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE EQUIMENT STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

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.