MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO I, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND 3RD FLOOR FOOD SERVICE AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZER CONCENTRATION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0PPM. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE SERVICED DISH MACHINE AND CORRECTED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE ON 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD, DIRT DEBRIS AND UNUSED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITZE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD, DIRT DEBRIS AND UNUSED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITZE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.