LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT BOTH FOOD SERVICE LINES, AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE PREP/DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS MILK IN A WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.1F. ORANGES AT 62.6F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN COOLER AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT STATES MILK WAS BAGGED AND STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MINUTES BEFORE AND BAGGED MILK FOUND DATED WITH TODAY'S DATE. INSTRUCTED TO QUICK CHILL AND MOVE TO A WORKING COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A WALK-IN COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8 WITH MILK AT 44.1F AND ORANGES AT 62.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET OR ON GREASE TRAPS AT SINKS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK INTO PANS UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN COOLER #3 ROOM WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT.-----PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER THROUGHOUT THE WOMAN'S STAFF WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: FLOOR COVING AT THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE OR CUT DOWN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SEAL.

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 BROKEN, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES. -----OBSERVED BROKEN, DAMAGED WOODEN AND CEMENT STEP INTO THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN HOLES, GAPS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 BROKEN, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES. -----OBSERVED BROKEN, DAMAGED WOODEN AND CEMENT STEP INTO THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN HOLES, GAPS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.