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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND TOWEL DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR AT TIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DISPENOR WOULD NOT DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS DUE TO TOWELS JAMMED IN ROLLER PART OF DISPENSOR. ENGINEER CORRECTED DISPENSOR ON SITE. INFORMED TEACHER TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO DRY HANDS AFTER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED STUDENTS WASHING MUTI USE UTENSILS WITHOUT HAVING SINKS SET-UP PROPERLY. NO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO REWASH ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SET UP SINKS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT ON FOOD SERVICE LINE NOT MAINTAINING HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD IS BEING HELD HOT IN HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WILL COME OUT OF HOT HOLDING UNIT TO SERVE STUDENTS. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. WHEN UNIT IS CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES, WINDOW SILS AND INSIDE CABINETS IN FOOD SCIENCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER IN FOOD SCIENCE LAB TO MEASURE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WASH, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.