OCTAVIO PAZ CHARTER SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATION UNIT USED BY TEACHER STAFF IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. NO POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW IF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO BE STORED INSIDE UNIT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS FOR STOCK IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE ROOM, LUNCHROOM, AND TOILET ROOMS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLBASE AND WALL JUNCTIONS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND PAINT CEILING SECTION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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.