EVERETT ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-303.11(B) OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO SET UP THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE FOOD PREP AREA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE FACILITY IS USING THE LUNCHROOM TO SERVE HOT FOODS AND WASH DISHES AT A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DOUBLE DOOR STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER, ALL SAID AREAS LOCATED IN THE STUDENT LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED ONE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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: 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #5 WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM ACROSS BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE LUNCHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM, IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CRATES AND BOXES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED EVERYTHING MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CRATES AND BOXES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED EVERYTHING MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.