LASALLE ll LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER STOCKED PAPER TOWELS. 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.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEESE CUBES WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. CHEESE WAS FOUND WITH A BLUE-GREENISH COLOR ON PARTS OF IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND OF CHEESE, 10 POUNDS TURKEY HAM, 8 POUNDS OF TURKEY HAM SANDWICHES, 8 GALLONS OF MILK, AND 5 POUNDS GROUND BEEF ($125). 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND OF CHEESE, 10 POUNDS TURKEY HAM, 8 POUNDS OF TURKEY HAM SANDWICHES, 8 GALLONS OF MILK, AND 5 POUNDS GROUND BEEF ($125). 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.