EMILIANO ZAPATA ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND CHICKEN SALADS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.5F-46.6F ON THE SERVICE LINE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. WHEN PREPPED THESE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN THE COOLER AND MUST REACH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WITHIN 4 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 6LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING BOXES(NOT BROKEN DOWN) AND BAGGED TRASH 10 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM FOUND IN CARD BOARD DUMPSTER. ALL BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN AND LIDS MUST KEPT CLOSED ON THE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT ON THE REFRIGERATOR , AND THE CABINET INTERIOR WHERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN MAIN BUILDING.

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MECHANICAL AND BOILER ROOMS.

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: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS IN THE MODULAR BUILDING. CLEAN ALL STAINS, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MAIN BUILDING. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN FIRST FLOOR SOUTH EAST MOP CLOSET.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TIGHTEN FAUCETS AT CENTER WASH BOWLS IN FIRST FLOOR NORTH EAST STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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: TIGHTEN FAUCETS AT CENTER WASH BOWLS IN FIRST FLOOR NORTH EAST STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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.