John L. Marsh Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: TOOK AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA AND FOUND THE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER,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: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,DICED CHICKEN 45.6F TOTAL WEIGHT 12LBS TOTAL COST $15.00 HAM 45.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT 12LBS,TOTAL COST $39.00,BOLOGNA,45.0F,TOTAL WEIGHT 24LBS,TOTAL COST $39.00,BREAST,45.3F,TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS,TOTAL COST $24.00,SHREDDED CHEESE,47.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST$5.00,TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IS 65LBS AND TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IS $130.00 FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NUMBER 2,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NUMBER 2,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.