MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR NOR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.FOUND VALVE TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDE OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR THE LUNCH FOR THE CHILDRENS.PLACED THE SCHOOL AT 48 HOURS, WILL RETURN ON 5-26-11.NOT OPERATING AT PRESENT TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED. WATER WAS TURNED ON BY THE PLUMBER.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SING(GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES).GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, BROKEN.OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.,DUE TO NOT ABLE TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.WILL RECHECK IT ON 5-26-11. STRONG FOUL ODORS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CALL A PLUMBER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072510-17

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED GAPS FROM 1/1 " TO 1" AND MORE INCHES OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF OUTSIDE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H00072510-17

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT, AND POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072512-10

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THIRD FLOOR,NORTH SIDE.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THIRD FLOOR,NORTH SIDE.

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.