ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/ANNEX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: TWO BOTTLES OF "ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS" CLEANING SOLUTION WHICH HAS NO INGREDIENTS LISTED ANYWHERE ON THE BOTTLE WAS FOUND IN MODULAR PRE-K ROOM M-1, A GALLON OF BLEACH AND A COCA COLA BOTTLE WITH A BRIGHT BLUE CLEANING SOLUTION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF AN UNLOCKED CABINET BETWEEN M-1 AND M-2 ALONG WITH AN UNMARKED BOTTLE OF LIGHT BLUE CLEANING SOLUTION. A DRINKING WATER BOTTLE MARKED "FABULOSO" WAS FOUND IN ROOM M-1 ON A LOW SHELF. AN UNMARKED SPRAY BOTTLE OF LIGHT BLUE SOLUTION WAS FOUND IN FRONT OF THE CHILDRENS TOILET IN M-2. ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROOMS AT THIS TIME AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WERE COUNSELED TO REQUEST ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS FROM A SCHOOL APPROVED SOURCE. DISCUSSED CLEANING SUPPLY USAGE WITH THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND ENGINEER AT THIS TIME AND SUGGESTED A TRAINING PLAN FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND HELPERS.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING ABOVE THE ANNEX REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE IS WATER DAMAGED, REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. THE BATHROOM WALLS IN ROOMS M-2, 112, 113 AND 114 ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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 SINK / STORAGE AREA BETWEEN ROOMS M-1 AND M-2 IS VERY DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL 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 SINK / STORAGE AREA BETWEEN ROOMS M-1 AND M-2 IS VERY DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL 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.