COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-13-2011 NOT CORRECTED: -35- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED AND IN REAR SECTION OF KITCHEN BY WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. REPAIR LEFT LOWER CORNER OF EXIT DOOR #6. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM AND IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN KITCHEN.-36- REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.38- REPAIR ALL BROKEN TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(5 NOTED), REPAIR BROKEN WASHBOWL IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST COMPRESSOR INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN & FREEZER IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, STORAGE CAROUSEL IN PRE-K.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND HALL WAY AREA OF SAME NEED PAINTING. ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING ROOM ALSO NEED SEALING (TOP AND BOTTOM) TO ELIMINATE CRAWL SPACES FOR CRAWLING PESTS. REPAIR AND PAINT LARGE HOLES IN CEILING IN NORTH STUDENT WASHROOM.

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: SEE VIOLATION #29

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

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.