New Field Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS LEAKING FOOD FLUID ON GROUND FORMING PUDDLES BY THE UNIT. ALSO WEST SIDE OF SAID CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS:ACCUMULATION OF LEAFS,PLASTIC BOTTLES, CUPS,FOOD GLOVES AND SOME FOOD( FRESH FRUIT) ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID UNIT,ALSO CLEAN GROUND.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT/ INSECT ACTIVITY. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER PROVIDE AT WASHROOM WASHBOWL OF PRE-K ROOM #101.PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 63.7F TO 68.3F. MUST PROVIDE.ALSO METERED FAUCETS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS HOT/COLD OF RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINKS IN CLASS ROOM FOR HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-10-17,REPORT #1955441 #35-NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE DOOR #10 AT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 3-9-18 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONVECTION OVEN BY THE EAST WALL NOT IN WORKING CONDITION/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR REMOVE FROM KITCHEN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP AREA DRY

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP AREA DRY

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.