JAMES G. BLAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOODS USED FOR THE "COOKING CLUB" FOUND STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CLOSET NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH ORANGES AND PACKAGED SNACKS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPELINES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST MOVE FOODS OR ENCASE PIPING.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED ON DUSTY, DIRTY SHELVING AND CLOTH MAT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN UTENSILS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CLOSET WHERE BULK FOODS USED FOR THE "COOKING CLUB" FOUND STORED. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CLOSET WHERE BULK FOODS USED FOR THE "COOKING CLUB" FOUND STORED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CLOSET WHERE BULK FOODS USED FOR THE "COOKING CLUB" FOUND STORED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.