LUBAVITCH MESIVTA OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND COMPT SINK OF THE DAIRY 3 COMPT SINK DIVIDER NOT MAINTAINED. WATER SIPPING FROM THE 2ND COMPT SINK TO THE IST COMPT SINK UNDER THE DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY WELDING. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH BEAN, FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LABEL AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, THE FLOOR BY THE STUDENTS LOCKER ROOM, BOILER ROOM AND FLOOR IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN THE BOILER ROOM AND PROVIDE REGULAR PALLETS FOR THE STOCKS. SODA CRATE IS NOT ALLOWED AS A PALLET.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER.

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.