Northside Learning Center Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.TWO OF THREE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE OVERFLOWING, BLACK GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP THE LIDS,MUST OF THE LIDS OPENED.OBSERVED SQUIRRELS GOING IN AND OUT THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS WERE CHEWED BY THE SQUIRRELS.OBSERVED EMPTY MILK CARTOONS,FOOD, SHREDDED PAPER, BREAD AND OTHER ITEMS ON GROUND, AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO MINIMIZE INSECTS,RODENT AND SQUIRRELS ACTIVITIES. 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP IN ALL THREE SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,ALSO WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-25-2012, REPORT #664352. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE. #34-MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES. #35-GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM . MUST SEAL THE GAP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA. STILL TODAY WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED SAME MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSATE UNIT ,ABOVE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM,DEBRIS,ALSO NEED TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE BLACK MICROWAVE(TOP PART) AT SAID AREA.

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: RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

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.