JOSEPH BRENNEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHROOM TOILETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON 1ST FLOOR GREEN AND YELLOW HALLS. OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM TOILET NUMBER ONE STOPPED UP COVERED WITH A BLACK PLASTC GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE. CHILDREN WILL BE USING WORKING TOILETS INSIDE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ON GREEN HALL BOYS WASHROOM NO TEMPERED OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE 69.3F. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE TEACHERS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE 65.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.CHILDREN WILL BE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN OPERABLE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. 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: OBSERVED HANDLES DOOR BROKEN AT THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAIR 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES DOOR BROKEN AT THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAIR 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.