Hay Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF CAN AND LIDS BROKEN MAKING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1632302 2/26/16 NOT CORRECTED #38-OBSERVED A SECOND SERVING LINE IN REAR OF THE MAIN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT A HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,CRACKED GLASS ON SNEEZE GUARD ON SERVING LINE IN LUNCH ROOM.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM104 & 107.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PRE-K ROOM 104.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PRE-K ROOM #107.

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 OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR HOT HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED WALL AT SERVING LINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SERVING LINE MAIN KITCHEN

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK 3RD FL. BOY'S (NORTH) AND NO HOT WATER 3RD FL. GIRL'S (SOUTH)

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK 3RD FL. BOY'S (NORTH) AND NO HOT WATER 3RD FL. GIRL'S (SOUTH)

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.