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Morgan Park(H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Morgan Park(H/S) 1744 W Pryor (11156 S), CHICAGO 60643 School
February 21, 2019 Canvass License #46251
9
Total Violations
5
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED, CPS. 7-38-030(C)
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK, SHINY, STICKY SUBSTANCE ON WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CPS,7-30-005
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE AND INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS, HOLES AND GAPS ALONG WALLS, WINDOWS, WINDOW SILLS AND DOORS OF CAFETERIA DINING ROOM. OBSERVED HOLES STUFFED WITH STEEL WOOL IN TEACHER LOUNGE AREA AND OPENING ALONG THE COVING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL IN THIS AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY (IN TEACHER'S LOUNGES FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, IN CORNERS OF CAFETERIA DINING ROOMS AND ALONG WINDOW SILLS, ON LOWER SHELF IN JANITOR'S OFFICE, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND AND BESIDE TOILET IN THE MEN'S SUPPORT STAFF WASHROOM, IN THE CORNER AND UNDER THE SHELF IN THE DRY FOOD STOREROOM, IN CLOSETS IN STAFF LOUNGES AND ALONG WALLS, UNDER CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED SERVING LINE AND CANTEEN AREAS, ALONG WALLS BEHIND OVEN IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UNUSED DISH ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CPS, 7-38-030(c)
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE DOWN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL AND TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY(3RD FLOOR BOYS BATHROOM, HALLWAY OF SECOND FLOOR AND STAIRWELLS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS IN STAIRWELLS IN NEED OF REPAIR. WHEN WALKING DOWN OR UP THE STAIRS SHIFT AND BEND FORWARD. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS IN STAIRWELLS IN NEED OF REPAIR. WHEN WALKING DOWN OR UP THE STAIRS SHIFT AND BEND FORWARD. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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