GERALD DELGADO KANOON ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72-74F. NOTED HANDSINK IN ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM DINING ROOM 106E HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @72.9F. NOTED GIRLS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @ 71F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDS AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.8-49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NOTED WALK-IN COOLING UNIT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMIE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BEHIND LETTER STAMP DESK NEAR WINDOW AND IN OFFICE SPACES NEAR BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMIE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BEHIND LETTER STAMP DESK NEAR WINDOW AND IN OFFICE SPACES NEAR BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

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.