Foreman (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. LEFT SIDE COLD FAUCET WITH HANDLE THAT DOES NOT TURN ON. RIGHT SIDE HOT METERED PUSH FAUCET WHICH IS NOT PROPERLY TEMPERED. MANAGER STATED MOST OF THE TIME THE WATER IS TOO HOT (139F AT BEGINING OF INSPECTION) TO WASH HANDS, OTHER TIMES IT IS VERY COLD (61.6F AT END OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KITCHEN WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED (85F) RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED OR MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN SERVING AREA AND ALSO IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OUTSIDE OF LUNCH ROOM ENTRY WAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAYS.

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: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVER HEAD LIGHTING NOT WORKING IN LUNCH ROOM, AND ALSO IN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVER HEAD LIGHTING NOT WORKING IN LUNCH ROOM, AND ALSO IN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

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.