Chicago Agricultural (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2028416, DATE 4/17/2017. VIOLATION #38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE OR AT STUDENTS PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE FRUIT/VEGETABLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE WASHED/PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE MARKET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE WEST HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RECAULK.ALSO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIGHTS OUT OVER FRONT SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER 2ND. ENTRANCE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIGHTS OUT OVER FRONT SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER 2ND. ENTRANCE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.