Ellington Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING SLOPPY JOES, BEANS, AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE FOOD EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA AS WELL AS 3RD FLOOR BOYS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS ... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR PRIMARY CLASSROOMS AND CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE CAFTERIS AND 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS' TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50F-64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT MINIMUM AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE JANITOR CLOSE LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA AS WELL AS INSIDE THE DRAIN NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA NEAR STUDENT SEATING AREA WITH MILK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED LIDS ON (2) RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED LIDS ON (2) RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.