De La Salle Institute Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MINI REFRIGERATORS AT 47.0F AND 55.0F ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND THE UNIT MET COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLERS ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE WALL, AND BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS ON THE SIDES AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL MENTIONED DOORS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.