Howe Elem Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, CHEESE QUESADILLAS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE VALID ORIGINAL SANITIATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDTIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WOMEN 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM #301 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 55F-58F ACROSS FROM #201 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 72-77F, MEN NEAR #205 76F, WOMEN 1ST FLOOR (NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS) HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 70-76F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS AT MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO 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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 DROPINGS ALONGSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNER, 7 UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AND ABOUT 12 INSIDE CLASSROOM #105 NEAR MINI FRIG AND SHELVING UNIT, AND ABOUT 4 IN CLASSROOM #100 SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 DROPINGS ALONGSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNER, 7 UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AND ABOUT 12 INSIDE CLASSROOM #105 NEAR MINI FRIG AND SHELVING UNIT, AND ABOUT 4 IN CLASSROOM #100 SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO 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.