De Diego Community Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER LEAVE FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEES STATED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WENT TO STORE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REMAINS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED BAG OF RAW CHICKEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BOX OF PRE COOKED READY TO EAT PEPPERONI. RED LIQUID FROM BAG OF RAW CHICKEN OBSERVED LEAKING IN COOLER ON BOTTOM SHELF NEAR PEPPERONI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHICKEN AND TO SANITIZE AREA TO AVOID ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN AND SANITIZED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK STORED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #007 HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED COOLER IN PREK CLASSROOM 007 WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER IN PRE K CLASSROOM 007 INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER IN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED IN CURRENT USE TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER IN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED IN CURRENT USE TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.