GREAT LAKES ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT START OF INSPECTION. CFM ARRIVED AN HOUR AFTER START OF INSPECTION AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 5-10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON AND AROUND SERVING LINE EAT IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.