PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF CAFETERIA MILK COOLER. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 CARTONS OF MILK RANGED AT 44.6 F TO 48.7 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MILK CARTONS APPROX. 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $11.25. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FROM A LICENSED IDPH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN LOG BOOK ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN VARIOUS CORNERS AND ON TOP OF TABLE. BOILER ROOM IS LOCATED BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN USE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF PURPOSE OF COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN 3 STALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS NORTH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES IN ALL STALLS.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CHAIRS, WINDOWS, TRASH BAGS AND WOODEN PALETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSED AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CHAIRS, WINDOWS, TRASH BAGS AND WOODEN PALETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSED AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.