PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ALSO, UNABLE TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE DUE TO NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED PREMISES MAKING OWN ICE BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN UNAPPROVED CONTAINER AND BEING CHIPPED WITH UNAPPROVED CHISEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY PROTECTED ICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RECEIVING EXIT DOOR IN CAFTERIA NOT RODENT PROOF, APRROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

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: INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLES AND PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BEHIND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEES (F00D HANDLERS) TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEES (F00D HANDLERS) TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

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.