ERNST PRUSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND DRYING DEVICE BROKEN AT SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.OBSERVED CHILDREN DRYING HANDS ON THEIR UNIFORMS.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT SAID WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND UNLOCKED DISPLAY SERVING FREEZER UNLOCKED WITH MILK) INSIDE,LOCATED BY THE GYM,EXIT DOOR #4,AND CLOSE BY TO BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.ONE KEY LOCK FRONT SIDE BROKEN(NO TUMBLER), THE OTHER BACK SIDE NO KEY IS PROVIDED.TAGGED UNIT"DO NOT USE". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD(MILK).NEED TO BE ABLE TO LOCK BOTH SIDE OF THE UNIT,OR REMOVE/RELOCATE UNIT IN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 738-05(A).NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: 4 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE RADIATOR AT NORTH WALL UNDER THE WINDOW;15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; 3 DROPPINGS AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,4 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER. WE OBSERVED APPROX 40 DROPPINGS AT FLOOR VENT COVERS AT AUDITORIUM WHICH IS LOCATED BY THE KITCHEN AND DOORS ARE KEPT OPENED.A LOT OF DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-21-14,REPORT # 1402175 #34- OBSERVED BOILER ROOM FLOOR WITH EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. #38-OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS WASHBOWL FAUCETS PUSH BUTTONS WATER FLOW NOT AT 15 SECONDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PUSH BUTTONS WATER FLOW AT 15 SECONDS. #38- OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN PREP AREA AND MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. TODAY 4-30-15 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT,UNABLE TO CHECK ONE ROOM DUE TO WATER,WATER IS RUSTY.A STAFF:ENGINEER AND HOUSEKEEPING EMPLOYEE DINING AREA ARE LOCATED AT THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090.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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM PEELING PAINT O CEILING WALL,ALSO EXCESS PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SECOND FLOOR BY THE STAIRCASE.EXCESS PEELING PAINT IN BOILER ROOM/STAFF DINING AREA.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR,ON TOP THE COOKING EQUIPMEN(STOVE,MICROWAVE,TOASTER;ALSO PEELING PAINTS ON CHAIRS AND DINING TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.CRACKED SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN; PEELING PAINT/BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE RADIATOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE WINDOW,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.

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: BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE SERVING SHELVES AND LUNCH ROOM ABOVE THE DINING TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL BY THE STALL, AT FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE SOUTH WALL AT GIRL'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.

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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL BY THE STALL, AT FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE SOUTH WALL AT GIRL'S WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.

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.