Carver Military Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN NORTH AND SOUTH SERVING LINES ,IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS PREPACKAGED 2LBS.SLICED TURKEY AT 51.3F INSIDE OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.2LBS. $10.(COS)(PRIORITY 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOPSINK CLOGGED,DRAILINE EXTENSION NEED UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DARIN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLABLE WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH, WOOD PIECES,CARBOARD,PLASTIC ETC.ON GROUND AND AROUND TRASH CAN AND ABOVE RIM WITH LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEXT TO AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.