Hirsch Metro. (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 172 HALF PINTS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 54.8-68.4 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD 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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS ALONG SIDE LARGE OVENS,ON THE LOWER RIM OF BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS,IN THE RIM OF TWO GARBAGE CANS BEING STORED UPSIDE DOWN, ON TOP OF PIPES RUNNING ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KITCHEN WALLS,UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINES,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ON WINDOW SILL IN DISH MACHINE ROOM. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT TEACHERS LOUNGE,IN WEST GYMNASIUM UNDER BLEACHES AND IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS AND CRACKS. ALSO, ONE LID IS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN LIDS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE 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: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND IN STAIRWELL LEADING FROM 1ST FLOOR TO 2ND FLOOR NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY.

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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND IN STAIRWELL LEADING FROM 1ST FLOOR TO 2ND FLOOR NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY.

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.