ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE IN MAIN PREP AREA ON WALL OUTLETS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF STEAM TABLE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT LINE,UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WINDOW SILLS,IN ADJACENT SERVING LINE ON WALL OUTLETS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,UNUSED MILK COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOMS,BEHIND DOOR NEAR MILK CRATE STORAGE,ON LEDGE IN ADDITIONAL LUNCHROOM AND NEAR GARBAGE BAIL,NORTH PRE-K ROOM M-4 ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,PRE-K ROOM M-3 AT MOTOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR,ON AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESK,FIRE PUMP ROOM.ALSO,APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS NORTH,MAIN ENTRY AND LUNCH ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,HAM SANDWICHES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1647224 4/21/17 NOT CORRECTED #38- HAND SINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS (LAST).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS (LAST).

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.