JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON SERVINGLINE IN LUNCHROOM.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF RADIATOR AND LEDGE OF WALL ACCESS PANEL IN LUNCHROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOM ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STAFF LOUNGE-ON WALL OUTLET COVER.MUST REMOVE THE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 3/8/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WTAER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS ON ALL FLOORS.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.7F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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: MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASE TRIM IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. (G) 2ND HAND SINK.

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 ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. (G) 2ND HAND SINK.

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.