Jones Academy High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT VARIOUS SINKS IN THE SOUTH (NEW ADDITION) BUILDING OF THE ABOVE ADDRESS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND AT THE SERVICE LINE WOULD ONLY REACH 59.5F-68.2 AND THEN DRASTICALLY DROP DOWN TO 43.2-45.0F. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F AND THE STUDENTS/STAFFS WASHBOWLS HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 68.0F-77.1F. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT/COLD WATER TO SUSTAIN THROUGHOUT THE HOURS OF OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, UTENSILS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE SOUTH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST IN THE ELIMINATION OF THE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE MILK REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON THE MILK COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE PREP AREA) ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. -FOUND RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE WORKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREAS OF BOTH CAFETERIAS.

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: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BOTH THE NORTH/SOUTH CAFETERIAS. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP.

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: FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE SOUTH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SOUTH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE NORTH CAFETERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.