John Garvy Elementary School Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) SERVES/DISTRIBUTES LUNCHES IN THE AUDITORIUM (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM) WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED OR ADJACENT TO KITCHEN.AT THIS TIME, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WARMING UP INDIVIDUALLY BOXED PIZZAS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP THEN TRANSPORTS THEM TO THE AUDITORIUM (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM) AND IMMEDIATELY PLACED INTO A HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR SERVICE.LUNCH IN PROCESS,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDING-OUT OPEN BREADS TO STUDENTS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK TO SERVING LINE IN THE AUDITORIUM(MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM),WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY BLADE AT MANUAL CAN OPENER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY BLADE AT MANUAL CAN OPENER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.