Latino Youth Center (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ONE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ENGINEER PUT THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BAGS IN ANOTHER ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CLOSE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ONE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ENGINEER PUT THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BAGS IN ANOTHER ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CLOSE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.