Lovett Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE ANNEX HOT SERVING UNIT,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.# 38 MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA REPORT 1537761 DATE 5/7/15, CORRECT BY DATE 7/30/15. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM, AND BOYS RESTROOM (ANNEX).MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING BOYS RESTROON WEST OBSERVED PEELING PAINT CEILING, AROUND WINDOW, AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO PRE-K CLASSROO 107-109 1ST. TOILET STALL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND TOILET, AND HOLE IN WALL AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND REPAIR WALL.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SMALL WATER FOUNTAINS MAIN BUILDING 1ST. FLOOR NOT WORKING/COVERED UP WITH BLACK PLASTIC BAG, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR 1 LARGE WATER FOUNTAIN SAME PLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SMALL WATER FOUNTAINS MAIN BUILDING 1ST. FLOOR NOT WORKING/COVERED UP WITH BLACK PLASTIC BAG, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR 1 LARGE WATER FOUNTAIN SAME PLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE.

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.