Lincoln Park Academy Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AFTER WASHING POTS WENT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, REMOVED GLOVES, RINSED, DRY THEM, AND PUT THEM ON AGAIN. EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE OF HAND WASHING AND GLOVES. MUST DISCARD USED GLOVES FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, AND ONE MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. UPON MY REQUEST, THE EXTRA GLOVES PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY POTS(WASH, RINSE AND STORE THEM AT DRAINBOARD) NO HANDWASHING OR REMOVAL OF GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN POTS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INFORMATION GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE, THE EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK NOT EASILY LOCATED FOR HANDWASHING AT DISHROOM/THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AWKWARD LOCATION FOR HAND WASHING. MUST RELOCATE SAID SINK BY THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASY ACCESS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK INSTALL AT PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TWO PREP TABLE WITH A MINIMUM SPACE BLOCKS SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALLER PREP TABLE FOR EASILY ACCESS TO SAID SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010, 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BLADE AND BASE OF CAN OPENER, REPLACE UNIT.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BLADE AND BASE OF CAN OPENER, REPLACE UNIT.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.