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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN SERVING AREA FILLED WITH TRAYS AND DISPOSABLE PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, WOMEN WASHROOM NEAR BOILER ROOM, REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 105, AND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR ART ROOM 179, LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 159. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINKS TO ALLOW ADEQUATE FLOW OF WATER AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MILK SPILLS INSIDE MILK HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLES IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN KITCHEN AND IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.