Michelle Clark Ac. Prep. (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FO0DS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, FISH AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.9F, AND HAM AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 76# OF FOOD WORTH $127. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.