Dewitt Clinton Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SEATING STOOLS IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A BUCKET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. NO SOAP PROVIDED DUE TO A BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER.AS I WAS READY TO WASH MY HANDS PRIOR TO START INSPECTION, A KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOLD ME NOT TO WASH HANDS AT SAID SINK DUE TO BE IN POOR REPAIR SINCE LAST WEEK,AND THEY USE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM TO WASH HANDS. HOWEVER OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HAND, JUST WEARING FOOD GLOVES. TAGGED SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK,AND INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT GIRLS WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR BY THE "AUDITORIUM",NO SOAP PROVIDED AT BOYS WASHROOM,FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM 100. BOYS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR(OLD BUILDING) ACROSS FROM ROOM 200. NO SOAP PROVIDED, BROKEN AIR DRYING DEVICE, AND NO PAPER TOWELS. GIRLS WASH ROOM SECOND FLOOR(OLD BUILDING)NO SOAP PROVIDED,ACROSS FROM TEACHER'S WASHROOM. OLD BUILDING SECOND FLOOR(NORTH SIDE)NO SOAP PROVIDED DUE TO BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT GIRL'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR, NEW BUILDING. OBSERVED CHILDREN WASHING HAND WITHOUT SOAP AND DRYING THEIR HANDS ON UNIFORMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP TO ALL MENTIONED WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-29-12, REPORT #670942 #35-VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE HALLWAY BETWEEN CLASSROOM 207 AND 209 OLD BUILDING WITH PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING, PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. ON 10-17-2012 STILL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT SAID PLACES.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 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: SPLASH GUARD SI NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE CLEAN ITEMS ARE STORED.(KITCHEN) OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN TOILET PAPER HOLDER FROM TEACHER'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER #5 AND WALK-IN COOLER #1, AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER #5.

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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS 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: REMOVE SPIT BALLS FROM CEILING AT BOY'S WASHROOM, ACROSS FROM ROOM 200, SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING.

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: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN GYM/LUNCH ROOM

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN GYM/LUNCH ROOM

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.