OROZCO ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TOOK TRASH TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, CAME IN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN TO GET SUPPLIES TO PREP LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING OUT THE TRASH, WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, BEFORE STARTING TASKS, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND DURING INSPECTION. 20 DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOY TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.