JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCH. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 44.4F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST NOT USE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-74608040 OR E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.APPROXIMATELY AT 2:40 P.M. AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 32.5F AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION IS REMOVED,MAY RESUME NORMAL USE OF SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTERNTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH,COOKED PIZZA,COOKED CHEESE QUESADILLA,COOKED PANCAKE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (42.8F-49.6F) HELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD,DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 POUND OF FOOD WORTH $6.75 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND STUDENT LUNCH ROOM AREAS.

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: REMOVE RUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MILK WALK-IN-COOLER. FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM AREAS AND ADJACENT SUPPLY STORAGE ROOMS ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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: OBSERVED SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT FROM PRE-K CLASSROOM#009(TOILET ROOM),MAINTENANCE ROOM(1ST FLOOR),SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEAR WINDOWS SAME ROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING(S) AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE MOP SINK UTILITY CLOSET(1ST FLOOR).ALSO,DOOR FRAME AT FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THRESHOLD.MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES 2ND FLOOR HIRLS TOILET ROOM (MAIN BUILDING).

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 WATER LEAK AT CENTER DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE COMPRESSOR LINES IN WALK-IN-FREEZER.

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 WATER LEAK AT CENTER DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE COMPRESSOR LINES IN WALK-IN-FREEZER.

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.