McPherson Elementary Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527236 DATED 2/24/15. #32-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 #38-NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING. FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN ROOM 108 OF THE PRE-K WING, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND THE STAFF WASHROOMS ON ALL THREE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. ENGINEER STARTED CLEANING THE ALL THE VENT AND REPAIRED THE FAUCET AND VENTILATION IN ALL FLOORS DURING INSPECTION.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET IN THE AUDITORIUM LADIES WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE CAULK 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR OLD BUILDING,WITH WET PAPER TOWELS STUCKED ALL OVER THE WALLS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL WET PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. AUDITORIUM LADIES WASHROOM WALLS DAMAGED CLOSE TO THE DOOR AND WITH PEELING PAINT ALL OVER THE WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND SCRAPE PEELING PAIN, REPAINT 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: WALLS INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR OLD BUILDING,WITH WET PAPER TOWELS STUCKED ALL OVER THE WALLS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL WET PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. AUDITORIUM LADIES WASHROOM WALLS DAMAGED CLOSE TO THE DOOR AND WITH PEELING PAINT ALL OVER THE WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND SCRAPE PEELING PAIN, REPAINT 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.