ERNST PRUSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-15,REPORT #1482702 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. TODAY 9-11-15 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TODAY OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND DOOR #1-#2-RECEIVING DOOR,BOILER ROOM AND PRE K;AND FRAME OF THE DOORS ARE RUSTY AND WITH HOLES OF 2 INCHES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS GAPS OF 1" TO 2",ALSO THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT DOOR IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME. 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER LEFT THE BUILDING IN THE MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION(SANDWICHES),NO OTHER CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES.A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES.ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IE REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-30-15,REPORT#1482702 #35-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 EQUIPMENT(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. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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: DUE TO CONDITIONS(WATER ON FLOOR AND EXCESS PEELING PAINT ECT) OF THE ROOMS WERE ENGINEER AND STAFF EATS IN THE BASEMENT,NEED TO REMOVE DINING AREA(STOVE,MICROWAVE,REFRIGERATOR,TABLE,CHAIR ETC.)

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUE TO CONDITIONS(WATER ON FLOOR AND EXCESS PEELING PAINT ECT) OF THE ROOMS WERE ENGINEER AND STAFF EATS IN THE BASEMENT,NEED TO REMOVE DINING AREA(STOVE,MICROWAVE,REFRIGERATOR,TABLE,CHAIR ETC.)

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.