CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 56.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 2 -DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 24LBS. COOKED BOILED EGGS 46.4F-46.9F,28 LBS. YOGURT 48.0F-48.8F,1.1LBS. SALSA 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.53.1LBS. $139.72 (NO CITATION ISSUED)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 300 OR MORE TO NUMEROUS TOO COUNT IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON LOWER SHELF OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE,ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD CART,ON TOP OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON LOWER LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL REACH IN COOLERS ,FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,MANAGERS DESK,MIDDLE OF FLOOR.LUNCHROOM-ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER RADIATORS,STORAGE CABINETS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COUCH,REFRIGERATOR,TABLES,ON MICROWAVE TABLE,MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,COMPUTER DESK,IN BETWEEN FILE CABINETS,UNDER RADIATORS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FOOD BOXES.PRE-K ROOM 111-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,CHAIRS,CUBBIES,LOWER SHELF ON BRICKS,WINDOW SILLS,TOILETROOM BEHIND MIRROR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR AND CRAWLING ON TABLE,IN PRE-K ROOM 111- ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO,APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS -MAIN,EAST,NORTH,BOILER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.LIDS BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION NOT ABLE TO CLOSE,FRAME & ROD BENT,LIDS CRACKED ON ANOTHER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSSUED)

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM 111-ALL CUBBIES,SHELVINGS UNITS,WINDOW SILLS. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVING UNITS.

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 OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

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 OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

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.