McPherson Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE DISHMACHINE WAS 164F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED MANAGER INDICATED SHE WILL BE USING FOAM TRAYS AND ALSO UTILIZING THE 3-COMPARTMENT BY PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE PRE-K WING OF THE OLDER BUILDING WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR INCLUDING CLASSROOM HAND SINKS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE HALLWAY, AND CLASSROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. FOOD IS DELIVERED TO THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS EVERY MORNING DIRECTLY FROM THE CAFETERIA FROM THE NEWER BLD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRE-K CLASSROOMS MUST EITHER HAVE FOOD DELIVERED FROM AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE OR THE PRE-K STUDENTS MUST EAT IN THE CAFETERIA UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CDPH CONFIRMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PREMISES IS ON A 48 HOUR NOTICE

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE CAFETERIA IS OUT OF ORDER WITH NO RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHBOWL SINK OR TOILET. KITCHEN STAFF HAS BEEN USING THE STAFF WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL THAT CONTAINS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND FUNCTIONAL TOILETS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVE A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR #9, 10, AND 11. REAR EXIT DOOR #7 HAS A GAP BETWEEN BOTH DOORS THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS MENTIONED ABOVE AND RODENT PROOF BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS ON REAR EXIT #7. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED A MILKY COLORED DEBRIS ALONG THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT BEING MAINTAINED. CUSTODIANS WERE ABLE TO CLEAN UP THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP ALONG THE FOUNTAIN FAUCETS OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET HEAD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ROOM #108 OF THE PRE-K WING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

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: FOUND BLACK DISCOLORATION ALONG THE BACK WALL BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA IN THE NEW SIDE OF THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND BLACK DISCOLORATION ALONG THE BACK WALL BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA IN THE NEW SIDE OF THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.