KILMER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

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: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE AREA, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GETTING WATER FROM HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO FILL UP A BUCKET(USED FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION),ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER DRAINING COOKED PASTA AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF WAREWASHING SINK(COMPARTMENT HAD A DIRTY POT WITH WATER IN IT)AND THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT,ONE WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SOAP AND THE OTHER WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,DUE TO HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING,WAREWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD COOKED PASTA STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TRAY LINE(FOR STUDENTS)AT TEMP OF 77.8F;81,7F AND 125.5F,HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD WAS REHEATED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AT FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES: 30 DROPPINGS AT FRONT TRAY LINE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, UNDER THE CRATES AND ON LEDGE OF EQUIPMENT. REAR AREA 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE RACK OF FOOD CANS AND BOTTLES OF WATER, INCLUDED MANAGER'S OFFICE. ROOM #112,40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL (NORTH-WEST AREA), AT CHILDREN'S WOOD BOXES, AND INSIDE THE CABINET WERE POPCORN MACHINE IS STORED ALSO BY THE TEACHER'S DESK. ROOM #110 MICE 20 OR MORE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ROOM #112 MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, RE-ORGANIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING ON WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM,ACROSS FROM ROOM#101 AND ACROSS ROOM #111.EXCESS SPIT BALLS ON CEILING AT SAME WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT,AND REPAIR CEILING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING ON WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM,ACROSS FROM ROOM#101 AND ACROSS ROOM #111.EXCESS SPIT BALLS ON CEILING AT SAME WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT,AND REPAIR CEILING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.