ORGANICLIFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PIC OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. MILK, BEANS, CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE ROOM WITH THE WALK IN FREEZER AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST AND MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DINING AREA. -LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -EXTREMELY LOW HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER IS DRAINING INTO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN PIPE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER IS DRAINING INTO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN PIPE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.