ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BASE IS WATER DAMAGED IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FOOD SERVING "WINDOW" AREA HAS PEELING AND WORN PAINTED SURFACES, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY / WORN AREAS. THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS DIRTY; CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ITEM.

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: AN OUT OF ORDER WARMING OVEN AND TWO DISCONNECTED AND UNVENTED CONVECTION OVENS ARE IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE FIRST FLOOR STAIRWELL AND VESTIBULE HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT AND EFFLUENCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICKWORK AND THE GIRLS BASEMENT BATHROOM HAS DIRTY/DAMAGED WALLS, REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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: THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAVE NO LIGHT, REPAIR LIGHTING.

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: THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAVE NO LIGHT, REPAIR LIGHTING.

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.