CYRUS H MCCORMICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & MOBILE UNIT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN LOWER LEVEL UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM, WATER AT 69.0F. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F THRU MIXING FAUCET ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STAFF AND STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TURKEY DELI MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. TURKEY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.