GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND LEFT SECTION OF THE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED THE AIR CIRCULATION ON THE LEFT SIDE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SO THAT ENTIRE COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (ALSO NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN CONCESSION AREA AT 85 DERGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND AT 40 DEGREES F.)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 130 HALF PINTS OF MILF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-62.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DISHMACHINE ROOM,IN PREP KITCHEN BEHIND OVENS AND STOVE,AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE EXIT 5 DOORWAY ADJACENT TO THE STUDENT DINING AREA,IN THE 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4INCH OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR # 5 LEADING OUTSIDE FROM THE STUDENT DINING AREA AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO MIDDLE DOORS AT MAIN ENTRANCE IN THE OLD BUILDING. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR BASES IN THRID FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAIRWELLS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.