Chgo Voc. C.V.C (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: BOOSTER HEATER ON DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE CYCLE RECORDED AT 136.6. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, NOT TO BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND RELEASED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: 1 INCH GAP OBSERVED UNDERNEATH DOUBLE EXIT DOORS ACROSS FROM TEACHER'S LOUNGE 1ST FLOOR, 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR, AND 2 LARGE GAPS GREATER THAN 1 INCH UNDERNEATH ROLL DOWN DOOR IN THE WOOD SHOP. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS, SIDES, AND CENTERS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREA IN FLOOR DRAINS AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH HOOD BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. GNATS(15) NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRAINS AND SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF BOOSTER HEATER AND SHELF IN SAME AREA IN CULINARY ARTS DISHWASHING AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON EXTERIORS OF COOLERS IN STORAGE ROOM.

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: REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SECTIONS 0F FLOOR TILE BY WATER FOUNTAIN OUTSIDE OF SWIMMING POOL ENTRANCE AND BY EXIT 7. CLEAN FLOOR IN BOY'S WASHROOM 3RD (DIRT BUILD-UP). CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LOCKERS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR IN 3RD FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM(2ND FLOOR) IN CULINARY ARTS AREA.

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: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS AND CLEAN DIRT FROM UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN GIRL'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM NEXT TO COMPUTER LAB. REPAIR LARGE OPENING IN WALL UPON ENTRY TO GIR'S WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR BY COUNSELOR'S OFFICE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: JANITOR'S CLOSET(30075), JANITOR'S CLOSET(11), JANITOR'S CLOSET(2107J), JANITOR'S CLOSET(1107J), AND IN AUDITORIUM. REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVE, WALL JUNCTURE AND SEAL UP ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA AND IN BEVERAGE ROOM IN CULINARY ARTS DINING ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR TWO BROKEN TOILETS AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL INSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM BY ROOM 123. UNCLOG STOPPED UP MOP SINK IN 3 RD FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR TWO BROKEN TOILETS AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL INSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM BY ROOM 123. UNCLOG STOPPED UP MOP SINK IN 3 RD FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET.

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.