MELODY STEM ELEMENTARY AT DELANO CAMPUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: CHICKEN NUGGETS FOUND ON STEAM TABLE AT 119.1F, AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 90F. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY ALL COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURES AFTER REMOVING THEM FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TO ALSO VERIFY INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT BOXES WHICH SHOULD BE SET AT TEMPERATURE THAT WILL MAINTAIN ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREEES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 16 FOUND SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THE OVENS ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 15 FOUND ON LOWER SHELVES OF A ROLLING CART USED TO TRANSPORT LARGE TRAYS OF FOOD, 14 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE, AND 8 FOUND ALONG THE FLOOR BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SAITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING IN DINING ROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR KNOBS ON HAND WASHING FACILITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM WHERE THE WATER DOES NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT HOLDING IT DOWN WHILE TRYING TO WASH HANDS.

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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR KNOBS ON HAND WASHING FACILITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM WHERE THE WATER DOES NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT HOLDING IT DOWN WHILE TRYING TO WASH HANDS.

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.