CICS LONGWOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND CHICKEN TENDERS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 123.0F-130F.IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT PRODUCT TO 165F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALLBASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. ALSO RAMP EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 IN GAP INBETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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: INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME. ALSO DOOR OF FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.

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: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT.

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.