GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: XEROX COPY OF FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, MUST PRESENT A VALID(ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE) AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE WINDOW LEDGES & CABINETS IN LUNCHROOM, COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON SERVICE LINE(WATER INSIDE) IN KITCHEN, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES(UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE & IN BOILER ROOM), UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(POP MACHINE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE & PRE-K) WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR FLOOR IN RIGHT CORNER OF SMALL DINING ROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING.

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: SEAL CRACKS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND IN BASEBOARD(S) IN SMALL DINING ROOM IN OLD BUILDING.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL HOT WATER KNOBS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE 15 SECOND RULE. ONE MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT HAVING TO CONSTANTLY HOLD THE KNOB AT THE SAME TIME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL HOT WATER KNOBS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE 15 SECOND RULE. ONE MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT HAVING TO CONSTANTLY HOLD THE KNOB AT THE SAME TIME.

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.