NORTH LAWNDALE SCHOOL COLLEGE PREP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: LARGE, DEEP PAN OF COOKED RICE DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF MILK/JUICE COOLER WITH RUSTY SURFACES AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHLEVES. INSTD TO REMOVE BOTH FOIL AND RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON STAFF TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS OUT IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET. REPLACE LIGHTS. NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS OUT IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET. REPLACE LIGHTS. NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.