Inter-American Elementary Magnet School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDE AT MECHANICAL FAUCET INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM BY THE REAR STORAGE.PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 54.7 TO 66.9F. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DINING AREA BY THE SERVING TRAY LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 85F.AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM FOUND HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 64F-65F AND 70F.SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NO SOAP,THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM 2 WASH BOWL WATER AT TEMP OF 50F TO 58F, THE OTHER WASHBOWL NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WASHROOM.GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM MIDDLE WASHBOWL AT 50F,THE WASHBOWL BY THE WALL HOT WATER REACHES AT TEMP OF 109F TO 114F(UNABLE TO WASH HANDS),THE THIRD BOWL BY THE STALL ONE MINUTE WATER IS HOT THE NEXT SECOND TURNS COLD 50F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. ALL WASHROOMS ARE PROVIDED WITH METERED FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT PIPES WHICH LEAKE ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNUSED NOT WORKING ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, NEED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

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: DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: UNSEALED PLASTIC COVING AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EAST DINING ROOM,ALSO PLASTIC TILES INSIDE THE DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF UNUSED WINDOW ARE BROKEN AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR MUST REPLACE,DUE TO ALREADY TRIED TO REPAIR WITH NAILS.

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOME OF THE ICE ON PREPACKAGED SLICED APPLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAUSE. AFTER REPAIRED PIPES BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN A CARDBOARD WITH TAPE COVERS THE HOLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.