Lewis Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. 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 HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (76.8F), TOILET ROOM (76.0F) FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA, AND BOYS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA (65.0F) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP SINK STORAGE AREA, IN THE UNUSED WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE LOWER OPENINGS OF THE HOT HOLDING WELLS. INSTRUCTED T REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP SINK STORAGE AREA, IN THE UNUSED WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE LOWER OPENINGS OF THE HOT HOLDING WELLS. INSTRUCTED T REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED

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.