Palmer Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SOUTH-WEST BOYS WASHROOM AT MODULE BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT MAINTAINED.EAST SIDE DOORS AT MAIN BUILDING WITH 1/2" TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.ALSO DOOR AT MODULE BUILDING WITH 1/2" OF GAP WE OBSERVED ONE MOUSE DROP ON TABLE BY THE MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EMPTY POP CANS,POP PLASTIC BOTTLES,EMPTY CARTONS OF MILK AND A WHITE BAG HALF OPENED WITH TRASH INSIDE AND DEBRIS ON CEMENT GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.LIDS OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND.KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN AREA. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-2-14,REPORT# 1424209. #32- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL. #36- LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING INSIDE MOP SINK ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS FOR SAID ROOMS. TODAY STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. 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: OBSERVED THREE LAYER METAL SHELF WITH NOT SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE,RUSTY SHELF WAS COVERED WITH RUBBER MATS WITH GROOVES ON THEM,BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM(WASHBOWL BY THE URINALS)NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER,OTHER SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASHBOWLS AT BOYS WASHROOM ARE ALMOST DETACHED FROM WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AT MODULE BUILDING.

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: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON WALLS UNDER THE BLACK TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WE OBSERVED WALL PANELS BROKEN AND PAINT ARE TAPPED WITH TAPE, AT ANNEX BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TAPE,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM INSIDE THE STAFF DINING ROOM, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID 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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM INSIDE THE STAFF DINING ROOM, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID 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.