Chicago Academy Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT EAST CAFETERIA HANDSINK AT 85.1 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ENGINEERS SERVICED THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER: YOGURT 47.9 F, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE 46.3 F, CUBED CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.3 F, BOILED EGGS 45.4 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AFORMENTIONED ITEMS AND ALL REMAINING TCS ITEMS (LEAFY GREENS, YELLOW SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED CHEESE, CHICKEN BASE, CHIPOTLE BASE, VEG BASE, GARLIC, STRING CHEESE). APPROX. 80 LBS VALUED AT $519 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 48.6 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED

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.