McNair Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.1F & 2- DOOR UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER AT 61.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.ALSO REVIEWED POSTED COLD HOLDING WALK IN COOLER LOGS STATES IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED BACK TO 5/1/12 WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING DAILY FROM 42.0F - 46.0F.NO CORRECTIVE ACTION DOCUMENTED.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS HAM ROLL 45.3F,SLICED PRE WRAPPED TURKEY HAM 45.3F - 45.5F DATED 5/14/12, FISH PATTIES 46.0F -47.1F DATED 5/17 & 5/18, SALSA 48.2F DATED 5/7/12,YOGURT 46.1F - 47.6F,MILK 45.0F -45.5F DATES RANGING FROM 5/26/12 - 5/29/12.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON BLACK PLASTIC BAGS WITH 30 CRATES OF MILK STORED INSIDE UNTIL EXPIRATION DATE .NOTIFY MILK COMPANY ON 5/30/12 TO PICK UP MILK.THE OTHER FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DUMPED & DENATURED.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A ). APPX 851.5 LBS. $381.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR NEXT TO RADIATOR,PRE-K 122 ON SHELVING UNITS & TOY SHELVES,GYM STORAGE IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL CLOSET,BOILER ROOM & ELECTRICAL ROOM ALONG WALL BASES & IN BETWEEN PUMPS & PALLETS.ALSO KITCHEN DOOR,LUNCH ROOM DOOR 1 WEST,FRONT ENTRY DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE PROVIDED IN LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS & PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER ACCOMPANYING STUDENTS USING TOILET ROOMS AND NOT BEING PROVIDED HAND DRYING DEVICES AFTER USING TOILET FACILITIES ON 1ST,2ND, & 3RD FLOOR BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.NOTED TOILET ROOM POLICY POSTED ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOILET ROOMS STATES SEE CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR TOWELS & TOILET TISSUE.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AS POLICY STATES FOR HAND WASHING.(SERIOUS 7-38-030 ).

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARDS AT STEAM TABLES ON SERVING LINE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM & WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN STAFF LOUNGE & PREP AREA & SERVING LINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ELEVATED MECHANICAL ROOM 135,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL,ROOM 228 & 232,BOILER ROOM & ELECTRICAL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF LOUNGE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA,LEAKY SPRAYER IN DISH WASHING AREA,HAND SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA,LEAKY SPRAYER IN DISH WASHING AREA,HAND SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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.